1. ProQuest Ebook Solutions Susan Watson June 2007

2. We are currently having problems with ensuring that new books in certain subject areas, especially computer languages/programing are available for the students in that major. The problems that we are running into is that as soon as a new computer book is placed on the shelf a patron either hides it (i.e.: behind other books, in a study corral, etc.) or steals it (this is an increasing problem). Another big problem is that a small group of students will check a new book out and renew it between themselves such that no one else is able to use the book for 1-2 years, by which time it is outdated and the next edition has been purchased and the cycle begins again. Issuing holds and recalls does not work very efficiently, as the majority of students who have checked out new books either ignore the recalls or line up friends ahead of time to place holds and check the book out in their name while the same student actually keeps the book. With the computer books, the students are often using them as textbooks. An obvious solution would be to buy multiple copies. However, with budget cuts, the expense of computer books, and the quickness with which the subject becomes outdated, this is not a feasible option for us. ILL is not a feasible option either, especially in this area, as many academic libraries (us included) do not lend new computer books out to other libraries. We would like to know if other academic libraries are having a similar problem, what are you doing (if anything) to try to alleviate the problem, the pros/cons, student reaction, and how effectively is it working. One solution that we are especially interested in getting feedback on is if anyone has created and is currently using a "closed stack" collection. By this I mean that the books would be kept behind the Circulation Desk similar to Reserves or a Periodicals "Thieves" Collection (current issues of popular journals that disappear when left in the regular periodicals collection). Access would be restricted to our students/faculty. When an item from the "closed stack" is wanted the Circulation staff would retrieve it and check it out to the patron. We are also considering placing a maximum checkout limit and/or reducing the checkout period based on subject area/new material criteria in our problem areas. Thank you, Linda LeBlanc Access Services Librarian Fitchburg State College We are currently having problems with ensuring that new books in certain subject areas, especially computer languages/programing are available for the students in that major. The problems that we are running into is that as soon as a new computer book is placed on the shelf a patron either hides it (i.e.: behind other books, in a study corral, etc.) or steals it (this is an increasing problem). Another big problem is that a small group of students will check a new book out and renew it between themselves such that no one else is able to use the book for 1-2 years, by which time it is outdated and the next edition has been purchased and the cycle begins again. Issuing holds and recalls does not work very efficiently, as the majority of students who have checked out new books either ignore the recalls or line up friends ahead of time to place holds and check the book out in their name while the same student actually keeps the book. With the computer books, the students are often using them as textbooks. An obvious solution would be to buy multiple copies. However, with budget cuts, the expense of computer books, and the quickness with which the subject becomes outdated, this is not a feasible option for us. ILL is not a feasible option either, especially in this area, as many academic libraries (us included) do not lend new computer books out to other libraries. We would like to know if other academic libraries are having a similar problem, what are you doing (if anything) to try to alleviate the problem, the pros/cons, student reaction, and how effectively is it working. One solution that we are especially interested in getting feedback on is if anyone has created and is currently using a "closed stack" collection. By this I mean that the books would be kept behind the Circulation Desk similar to Reserves or a Periodicals "Thieves" Collection (current issues of popular journals that disappear when left in the regular periodicals collection). Access would be restricted to our students/faculty. When an item from the "closed stack" is wanted the Circulation staff would retrieve it and check it out to the patron. We are also considering placing a maximum checkout limit and/or reducing the checkout period based on subject area/new material criteria in our problem areas. Thank you, Linda LeBlanc Access Services Librarian Fitchburg State College We are currently having problems with ensuring that new books in certain subject areas, especially computer languages/programming are available for the students....a patron either hides it (i.e.: behind other books, in a study corral, etc.)...steals it (this is an increasing problem)...a small group of students will check a new book out and renew it between themselves such that no one else is able to use the book for 1-2 years, by which time it is outdated An obvious solution would be to buy multiple copies....with budget cuts, the expense of computer books, and the quickness with which the subject becomes outdated, this is not a feasible option for us. The Problem with IT books in print – for libraries

3. Finding the right book is difficult Unable to search multiple books simultaneously Looking through large amounts of printed text for targeted answers is time-consuming and inefficient I know it’s in here somewhere! The problem with IT books in print – for library patrons

4. Reduces required shelf space, with related cost savings Reduces binding costs Per-copy usage of ebooks is much higher than print titles Functionality benefits of cross-searching collections Ebooks are USED, not READ cover-to-cover Benefits of ebooks

5. MyiLibrary Medical –Specialist medical content –Fully integrated with ProQuest Medical journal collections –Range of quality titles Safari Books Online –Specialist, professional IT content –Unique content, unavailable from other sources –Must have titles ProQuest Ebook Solutions

6. MyiLibrary is a leading aggregated ebook platform, fully integrated with the ProQuest journal platform Supplies specialist ebook content to millions of end users worldwide Leading content but publisher neutral Flexible pricing options MyiLibrary Medical: What is it?

7. Thousands of doctors, medical students and nurses in libraries worldwide including: Amigos Consortium, USA National Health Service, England University of Toronto, Canada Solinet Consortium, USA Houston Academy of Medicine, USA And many more… MyiLibrary Medical: Key Accounts

8. MyiLibrary Medical: Flexible Pricing Models Subject / user based subscription collections or Selection of key titles (Harrison’s, OUP Handbooks and Textbooks) available on subscription Subscrip tion Dynamic: selected titles updated and new titles added Collections created for specific user groups, eg clinicians, eg allied health workers Titles automatically updated if you continue a subscription Benefits

9. MyiLibrary Medical: Flexible Pricing Models Pick and choose from 8000 individual titles One-off payment Small ongoing annual access fee Choose 1 SU or 3 SUs per book Perpetual Access Select only the titles you need Only pay once; allows long-term budget management Benefit of future functionality enhancements Maximises access Benefits

10. Brandon Hill The Core Collection Doody’s Core Titles in the Health Sciences –Aimed at medical, nursing, and allied health librarians worldwide –A “core title” represents essential knowledge needed by professionals or students in a given discipline and is highly recommended for a library that serves health sciences specialists –190+ professionals participate in title selection –ProQuest has 150+ Doody’s 2006 list titles in 80 subject areas Librarian and end-user recommendations Best sellers MyiLibrary Medical: Specialist Content

13. Intuitive search and browse options Detailed usage statistics: first COUNTER-compliant ebook vendor Specialist medical searching – use Library of Congress or NLM Medical Subject Headings Fully integrated with the ProQuest journal platform MyiLibrary: Specialist Interface

14. “The updated MyiLibrary platform offers everything we could need from an aggregated eBook platform. The new interface is intuitive yet powerful and we fully expect MyiLibrary to become an indispensable library resource". Leah Krevit, Associate Director of Collections Management, Houston Academy of Medicine MyiLibrary: Specialist Interface

15. Dynamic: 7,500 titles… and growing Flexible: purchase or subscription options to suit all library budgets Value: multiple SU pricing options offer great value Authority: key titles from leading publishers Integrated: cross-search with ProQuest Medical collections Intuitive: simple yet powerful platform Library-led: NLM and LoC classification, first COUNTER-Compliant ebook vendor MyiLibrary Medical: Summary

16. Safari Books Online and ProQuest

17. The first publisher-led venture in e-books Subject specific Buy slots not books (50 slots minimum) Some books are available on Safari before they are in print The only place to can get new material from O’Reilly and Pearson More than 4000 books available within Safari Swap books after 30 days –Old editions against new editions –More requested books for less requested books The Safari Difference

18. A joint venture of leading publishers, O’Reilly Media and Pearson Education Premier e-Reference solution for programmers, IT and business professionals 30,000 individual B2C subscribers; 1,800+ corporate and academic library customers Because Safari is owned by publishers, customers get direct access to the latest and best titles from Pearson, O’Reilly and dozens of publisher partners Who is Safari?

19. “Safari reflects my long-term vision to change the world by capturing and disseminating the knowledge of innovators. We're not just about computers or computer books. We're really about solving information problems.” - Tim O’Reilly O’Reilly Media: respected publisher on “cutting edge” technology topics

20. Pearson Technology Group – the market leader in technology publishing

21. Other top business and technology publishers

22. RankTitlePublisherSafari Brand-X 16/21 4/21 If a best-seller isn’t already in Safari, Safari turns to its parents to immediately schedule it. 1)Photo Finish: The Digital Photographers Guide…Sybexn/an/a 2)The Sims 2: Prima Official Game GuidePrima Press n/an/a 3)The Adobe Photoshop CS BookNew Riders (Safari owner)Sched.No 4)Adobe Photoshop CS ClassroomAdobe Press (Safari owner)Sched.No 5)The Tao of Network Security MonitoringAWP (Safari owner)Sched.No 6)Mac OS XPogue PressNoNo 7)Adobe Photoshop CS One-on-OneO’Reilly (Safari owner)Sched.No 7)Adobe Photoshop CS One-on-OneO’Reilly (Safari owner) Sched.No 8)Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004…Peachpit Press (Safari owner)SchedNo 9)The Non-Designer’s Design Book, Second EditionPeachpit Press (Safari owner) Sched.No 10)Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate DictionaryMerriam-Webster n/an/a 11)Photoshop CS for Windows and MacintoshPeachpit Press (Safari owner)Sched.No 12)Illustrator CS for Windows and MacintoshPeachpit Press (Safari owner)Sched.No 13)Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Hands-On TrainingPeachpit Press (Safari owner)Sched.No 14)Excel 2003 BibleJohn Wiley and SonsNoYes 15)Code Complete, Second EditionMicrosoft Press (Safari partner) Sched.Yes 16)Microsoft Window’s Server 2003… Microsoft Press (Safari partner)YesYes 16)Microsoft Window’s Server 2003… Microsoft Press (Safari partner) YesYes 17)PMP Exam Prep (4 th Edition)RMC PublishingNoNo 18)HTML for the World Wide Web with XHTML…Peachpit Press (Safari owner) SchedNo 19)Adobe Illustrator CS CLassroomAdobe Press (Safari owner) Sched.No 20)Don’t Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach…New Riders (Safari owner)n/an/a 21)Real World Camera Raw with Adobe PhotoshopPeachpit Press (Safari owner) Sched.No 22)Programming Perl (3 rd Edition)O’Reilly (Safari owner)YesNo 22)Programming Perl (3 rd Edition)O’Reilly (Safari owner) YesNo 23)MCSE Self-Paced Training KitMicrosoft Press (Safari partner)Sched.Yes 24)Digital Photographer’s HandbookDK PublishingNoNo 25)Adobe Photoshop CS for PhotographersFocal PressNoNo Amazon Top Sellers. Top Sellers > Books > Subjects > Computers & Internet. September 3, 2004. AmazonTitle carried in Safari publishers account for 76% of the Amazon Bestseller list in IT

23. Safari publishers represent more than 50% of the 3.5 million technical print books sold year to date

24. ProQuest’s library customers have two choices: Tech Books: more than 3,500 titles for programming and IT professionals. Plus access to more than 11,000 articles. Business Books: more than 1,050 titles and growing. New content is added to Safari every week! Choose from Tech or Business Books

25. Safari Enterprise Library: Tech Books More than 3,500 titles 23 major topic categories, hundreds of sub categories Top IT authors and publishers Alliances with premier Technology providers including Microsoft Press IBM Press Sun Microsystems Press Cisco Press Adobe and Macromedia Press Infosys Press (new for 2006!)

26. Comprehensive coverage of IT topic areas

27. .NET XML Java Safari has everything for the IT programmer…

28. ….the graphic designer…

29. …the game programmer…

30. ….as well as the novice user.

31. There’s even some business books…

32. …HR help for managers… Performance appraisals How to interview Stress Management Motivating People Leadership

33. … and general interest titles.

34. With Safari, you get the whole book, including pictures…

35. … print fidelity for some editions…

36. …diagrams…

37. … and script.

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