A Handbook of Digital Library Economics
Operations, Collections and Services
Published on 31. July 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
284 pages
978-1-84334-620-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides a companion volume to Digital Library Economics and focuses on the 'how to' of managing digital collections and services (of all types) with regard to their financing and financial management. The emphasis is on case studies and practical examples drawn from a wide variety of contexts. A Handbook of Digital Library Economics is a practical manual for those involved - or expecting to be involved - in the development and management of digital libraries.
Reviews / Votes
"...an indispensable manual for anyone contemplating a digital collection of their own, whether this is a community-based digitisation project, an academic value-added data set or a portal for arts students...It will undoubtedly become a reference book for many a practitioner in the field." --The Australian Library Journal,Vol. 63, No. 2, 2014More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Witney
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
490 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84334-620-3 (9781843346203)
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Wendy Evans | David Baker
A Handbook of Digital Library Economics
Operations, Collections and Services
E-Book
07/2013
Chandos Publishing
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Persons
Wendy Evans is the Head of Library at the University of St. Mark and St John, UK. She has published and lectured in the field of electronic journal and database usage, access versus ownership of journals, and has already co-edited and co-authored four books with David Baker. David Baker has published widely in the field of Library and Information Studies, with 19 monographs and over 100 articles to his credit. He has spoken worldwide at numerous conferences and led workshops and seminars. His other key professional interest and expertise has been in the field of human resources, where he has also been active in major national projects. He has held senior positions at several institutions, including as Principal and Chief Executive of Plymouth Marjon University, and Emeritus Professor of Strategic Information Management. He has also been Deputy Chair of the Joint Information Systems Committee (Jisc). Until recently he was a member of the Board of Governors of the Universities of Northampton and South Wales. He is Chair of the Board of the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance. He is a leader in the field of library and information science.
Content
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
List of abbreviations
List of figures and tables
About the authors
Chapter 1: Digital economics: introduction and overview
Abstract.
Introduction
Defining the digital library
The need for economics
Recent history and relevant work
Key themes
Conclusion
Chapter 2: Sustainability
Abstract.
Introduction
Defining sustainability
Basics of a sustainable approach
Sustainability criteria
Case studies
Conclusion
Case Study 1: The JSTOR platform
Abstract.
Introduction
History and mission
Libraries
Publishers
Users
The future
Case Study 2: Project MUSE
Abstract.
Introduction
The MUSE mission: a balancing act
The MUSE experiencemanaging the digital transition
The MUSE experience: reinventing the platform at the article level
The MUSE experience: adopting a content neutral approach
The MUSE message: evolve, expand, engage and embrace the future
Muse 2020
Case Study 3: Organic, symbiotic digital collection development
Abstract.
Introduction
Introduction to the university and library
Digital collection community partnerships
Insights for the future
Case Study 4: Developing a portal framework for humanities scholars
Abstract.
Introduction
Project objectives (mission)
Building the portal (experiences to date) Technology and engineering considerations
Project staffing and management
Deploying the portal
Lessons learned
Recommendations (key messages for other practitioners)
Conclusions
Chapter 3: Models and tools
Abstract.
Introduction
Business models
Types of business model
Charging, costing and pricing models
Case studies
Conclusion
Case Study 5: accessCeramics: building and sustaining a global resource for arts education
Abstract.
Introduction
Background
Costs
Benefits
Alignment of benefits and costs
Revenue models
Contingencies for the future
Lessons learned
Case Study 6: The Chronopolis digital network: the economics of long-term preservation
Abstract.
About Chronopolis - digital preservation across space and time
Chronopolis in depth
Initial funding
Funding: the next generation
Funding: a layered approach
Lessons learned
Case Study 7: Economic implications of alternative scholarly publishing models
Abstract.
Introduction
Alternative publishing models
Method
Main findings
Extensions and developments
Implications for research libraries
Acknowledgements
Case Study 8: Sustainable economic models: Portico
Abstract.
Introduction
History of Portico
Economic model development - electronic journal preservation
Economic model development - electronic book preservation
Economic model development - digitised historical collection preservation
Lessons learned
The future
Case Study 9: Methods and metrics for assessing the return on investment of public, academic and special libraries
Abstract.
Introduction
Framework for assessing ROI
Survey methods
Surveys of public library users
Surveys of academic faculty and staff
Special library surveys
Cost analysis methods
Return metrics
Amount of use metrics
Reasons and purposes of using library services
Value of library services
Investment metrics
Return on investment
Case Study 10: EZID: a digital library data management service
Abstract.
Introducing EZID
The CDL and DataCite missions
Development of the EZID pricing plan
Early experiences
Lessons learned
Looking ahead
Case Study 11: Adding e-books and audiobooks to the search experience: How one vendor addressed customer needs and created a better e-book system for libraries
Abstract.
Introduction
The process
Searching on EBSCOhost
Improving content and access
Patron-driven lease - the answer to inter-library loan for e-books?
Subscription collections
Collection development on EBSCOhost
Conclusion
Case Study 12: Woodhead Publishing Online - Chandos Publishing Online
Abstract.
Introduction
Woodhead Publishing Online, Phase 1: Market research
Woodhead Publishing Online, Phase 2: The mission
Platform development and lessons learned
Market response
Future developments
Case Study 13: A cost study of BMCC electronic reserves with a streaming video service
Abstract.
Introduction
Funding
Technology
Sustainability
Electronic reserves permissions costs
Lessons learned
Case Study 14: National Academic Research and Collaborations Information System in the Netherlands
Abstract.
Introduction
NARCIS: a description
DANS
Free service
Funding
Sustainability
Cost-effective decision-making
Responding to future developments
Resource allocation
Other costs related to the maintenance of NARCIS
Discussion
Chapter 4: The universal library: realising Panizzi's dream
Abstract.
Introduction
Aggregation
Building infrastructure: the long haul
Longevity
Tools and services
Born-digital collection building
Monographs
Funding
Conclusion
Index
Preface
Acknowledgements
List of abbreviations
List of figures and tables
About the authors
Chapter 1: Digital economics: introduction and overview
Abstract.
Introduction
Defining the digital library
The need for economics
Recent history and relevant work
Key themes
Conclusion
Chapter 2: Sustainability
Abstract.
Introduction
Defining sustainability
Basics of a sustainable approach
Sustainability criteria
Case studies
Conclusion
Case Study 1: The JSTOR platform
Abstract.
Introduction
History and mission
Libraries
Publishers
Users
The future
Case Study 2: Project MUSE
Abstract.
Introduction
The MUSE mission: a balancing act
The MUSE experiencemanaging the digital transition
The MUSE experience: reinventing the platform at the article level
The MUSE experience: adopting a content neutral approach
The MUSE message: evolve, expand, engage and embrace the future
Muse 2020
Case Study 3: Organic, symbiotic digital collection development
Abstract.
Introduction
Introduction to the university and library
Digital collection community partnerships
Insights for the future
Case Study 4: Developing a portal framework for humanities scholars
Abstract.
Introduction
Project objectives (mission)
Building the portal (experiences to date) Technology and engineering considerations
Project staffing and management
Deploying the portal
Lessons learned
Recommendations (key messages for other practitioners)
Conclusions
Chapter 3: Models and tools
Abstract.
Introduction
Business models
Types of business model
Charging, costing and pricing models
Case studies
Conclusion
Case Study 5: accessCeramics: building and sustaining a global resource for arts education
Abstract.
Introduction
Background
Costs
Benefits
Alignment of benefits and costs
Revenue models
Contingencies for the future
Lessons learned
Case Study 6: The Chronopolis digital network: the economics of long-term preservation
Abstract.
About Chronopolis - digital preservation across space and time
Chronopolis in depth
Initial funding
Funding: the next generation
Funding: a layered approach
Lessons learned
Case Study 7: Economic implications of alternative scholarly publishing models
Abstract.
Introduction
Alternative publishing models
Method
Main findings
Extensions and developments
Implications for research libraries
Acknowledgements
Case Study 8: Sustainable economic models: Portico
Abstract.
Introduction
History of Portico
Economic model development - electronic journal preservation
Economic model development - electronic book preservation
Economic model development - digitised historical collection preservation
Lessons learned
The future
Case Study 9: Methods and metrics for assessing the return on investment of public, academic and special libraries
Abstract.
Introduction
Framework for assessing ROI
Survey methods
Surveys of public library users
Surveys of academic faculty and staff
Special library surveys
Cost analysis methods
Return metrics
Amount of use metrics
Reasons and purposes of using library services
Value of library services
Investment metrics
Return on investment
Case Study 10: EZID: a digital library data management service
Abstract.
Introducing EZID
The CDL and DataCite missions
Development of the EZID pricing plan
Early experiences
Lessons learned
Looking ahead
Case Study 11: Adding e-books and audiobooks to the search experience: How one vendor addressed customer needs and created a better e-book system for libraries
Abstract.
Introduction
The process
Searching on EBSCOhost
Improving content and access
Patron-driven lease - the answer to inter-library loan for e-books?
Subscription collections
Collection development on EBSCOhost
Conclusion
Case Study 12: Woodhead Publishing Online - Chandos Publishing Online
Abstract.
Introduction
Woodhead Publishing Online, Phase 1: Market research
Woodhead Publishing Online, Phase 2: The mission
Platform development and lessons learned
Market response
Future developments
Case Study 13: A cost study of BMCC electronic reserves with a streaming video service
Abstract.
Introduction
Funding
Technology
Sustainability
Electronic reserves permissions costs
Lessons learned
Case Study 14: National Academic Research and Collaborations Information System in the Netherlands
Abstract.
Introduction
NARCIS: a description
DANS
Free service
Funding
Sustainability
Cost-effective decision-making
Responding to future developments
Resource allocation
Other costs related to the maintenance of NARCIS
Discussion
Chapter 4: The universal library: realising Panizzi's dream
Abstract.
Introduction
Aggregation
Building infrastructure: the long haul
Longevity
Tools and services
Born-digital collection building
Monographs
Funding
Conclusion
Index