Altering the collections landscape: an overview of patron-driven-acquisitions at Arizona State University Libraries TT - Modificacio de la situacion de les col[middot]leccions: una visio del model d'adquisicions dirigides per l'usuari a les biblioteques

Abstract

In 2009, Arizona State University Libraries adopted a patron-driven acquisitions (PDA) plan for both electronic and print books. This article describes the decision making process that resulted in a permanent change in collection development at a major academic research library. It considers how the program works from the perspective of library subject specialists and provides some information on the user experience. Finally, the article discusses future directions for PDA and poses questions that must be considered in the context of a major paradigm shift in collection development practices. Adapted from the source document.