Evidence-Based Acquisition at Hacettepe University Libraries

To determine the most suitable acquisition model, or to decide whether not model they have already chosen is functioning efficiently and economically, librarians must carry out relevant evaluations of their current potential models. In this study, an evaluation Cambridge evidence-based (EBA), was carried at Hacettepe University Libraries between December 16, 2019, 31, 2020. Within scope EBA, number e-books opened for access 35,624, unique books used 2,462 purchased end 168. total, were 36,934 times. Ninety-three percent never during EBA implementation term. While 52 consisted “books research,” 47 “coursebooks.” Usage cost per unit calculated as 0.82 USD, average book 180 USD. Purchasing based on list price a reason high cost; nevertheless, one should consider that entire collection open year-long period evaluation. addition, forget further usage from would decrease in final purchase. During term, we observed Model option Libraries.