Pros and cons of buying bundles sets of resources.
| Pros | Cons |
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· “Ease of selection” (Kimmel, 2014, p. 54). · Time saving. · Can be cheaper than individual items. · Can easily meet and fill a need or gap in the collection. |
· All items may not be suitable to school context and the needs of clientele. |
Pros and cons of selecting content that is provided via online access but which the library does not own.
| Pros | Cons |
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· e-books can be read simultaneously by multiple users. · Durability of the book is everlasting in comparison to print. · Individual cost can be less than print. · Quick access to newly published material. |
· Multi-user access is very expensive. · Free e-books require higher rate of time and staffing to assess quality. · Advertising throughout free e-books. · Equity for students who do not own a device and/or do not have access to reliable internet. · Losing ownership if a change in vendor occurs. · Difficulties in platform access in a BYOD environment. |
References
Kimmel, S.C. (2014). Developing collections to empower learners. Retrieved from https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.csu.edu.au
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