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Culling the Herd in Hard Times: Implementing an Evidence-Based "Big Deal" Cancellation Support Tool at Vancouver Island University Library

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: VIU librarians recently designed and implemented a collections rubric that examines factors beyond traditional usage metrics and price. Prior to the implementation of the rubric, collections decisions were based on commonly-used, generic factors and were not formally situated in a broader information context. With the new rubric, all librarians are able to quickly evaluate the relative performance of products and their contributions to a cohesive collections strategy.

Source: VIUSpace (Vancouver Island University Library)

DOI: 10.25316/318k-q773

Author: Kathleen Reed

Language: English

Topic: Library Collection Development and Digital Resources

Subfield: Information Systems

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1925660693

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