Library Faculty/Staff Scholarship and Research
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Item The Time Has Come...To Build, Reflect, and Analyze Connections Between Qualitative and Quantitative Data(Charleston Conference, 2019, 2019-11-06) Sly, Jordan; DePope, Leigh Ann; Frank, Cindy; Ritchie, StephanieThis poster will address the development process of a qualitative evaluation tool to aid in the thorough analysis of library resources at the University of Maryland. Specifically, our project looks at the use and added value of this tool for the building, reflecting, and analyzing connections between qualitative and quantitative data. This will allow for more meaningful justifications of budgetary decisions than compared to cost and use metrics alone. Given the necessity for meticulous review of continuing resources, our project addresses a request for enhanced transparency from the university faculty and library oversight body and serves as a useful tool for accountability and justification of impactful decisions for stakeholders internally and externally. We will discuss the extant literature and the need for this type of tool, the development process including the output planning and data input format, the initial reception of the project, and future goals and planning for our initial usageItem Interlacing Workflows and Untangling Knots: How Acquisitions and Course Reserves Intersect(Purdue University Press, 2019-09) Thompson, Hilary H.; DePope, Leigh AnnUsing the University of Maryland Libraries as a case study, this chapter explores the ways in which acquisitions and course reserves intersect and how these units can develop a stronger partnership and open lines of communication for improved operations and customer service in both areas. The chapter presents four collaborative initiatives undertaken between 2014 and 2017, each of which helped the UMD Libraries to reach new levels of service, quality, and/or efficiency.Item THE ONLY CONSTANT IS CHANGE: Adapting for the E-resources Environment(2018-05-03) Saponaro, Maggie; DePope, Leigh Ann; O'Neal, KelleyThis presentation discussed the on-going e-resources review process implemented at the University of Maryland College Park. The University of Maryland Libraries (UMD), has experienced a static collection budget for over 15 years. In the fall of 2015, the Libraries initiated its first-ever comprehensive e-resources review process to address the current budget situation as well as plan for the future. The process started with a comprehensive database review, evolved into a serials review the following year, and continues to be adapted for each subsequent e-resource review process. The presenters described the process used to develop the review procedures, discussed how decisions were made and communicated, and highlighted the experience of a subject specialist librarian with the process.Item Rolling out a Database Review: Initiating a Comprehensive Database Review at the University of Maryland Libraries(2016-11-04) DePope, Leigh Ann; Saponaro, MaggieThe University of Maryland Libraries (UMD), has experienced a static collection budget for over 14 years. Despite the best efforts of the Collection Development and Acquisitions units to mitigate the continuing effect of serials inflation, it became evident in summer 2015 that budgetary expenses would have to be curtailed in order to meet increasing serials costs. In the fall of 2015, the Libraries initiated the first-ever comprehensive database review across all subject areas. The review involved subject specialists as well as Acquisitions and Collection Development personnel. This poster reviews the process that was developed, who was involved, what information was provided, how cancellation decisions were made and communicated, and the steps taken to publicize those resources selected for cancellation.