Electronic Resources undergo thorough evaluation regarding scope, subject coverage, uniqueness, ease of use, projected user population and customized school-based cost-per use, platform independence, and vendor reputation.
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Electronic Resources - Databases Assessment |
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| Service Outcomes |
Databases that provide usability, content relevance, and accessibility compliance across all disciplines |
| Type of Assessment |
Usage statistics, cost-per-use analysis, platform evaluation, subject analysis |
| Assessment Description | Databases are systematically evaluated, by a cross-functional team, through usage metrics (including cost per use by School or College), platform functionality, curricular relevance, and value analysis to ensure optimal user experience and budget deployment |
| Responsibility | Supervising Librarian for Electronic Resources, DREAM Team |
| Results Distribution | Head of Library Collections, University Librarian |
| Assessment Schedule | Quarterly |
| Last Assessment Occurred | January 2025 |
| Action Taken Based on Assessment Data | Subscription adjustments were made based on usage patterns and cost; new database recommendations were reviewed and trials were requested and made available on the Library Databases tab. |