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What is Patron-Driven Acquisitions

Chapter 377
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
An acquisition method, dominantly used for ebook acquisitions. Records of available (unpurchased) titles are listed in a library’s catalog or discovery service, allowing users to search for and discover these titles. Only after “use” of a title is a purchase made, allowing a library to list many potential titles without purchasing unneeded copies.
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Accessing and Maintaining Electronic Resources
Meghan Finch (Oakland University, USA)
Copyright: © 2015 |Pages: 9
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-5888-2.ch377
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