Benchmarking mechanical engineering collections using the WorldCat Collection Analysis tool

The WorldCat Collection Analysis (WCA) tool was utilized to benchmark engineering monograph collections generally and mechanical engineering in depth. This was accomplished by quantitatively comparing the collections of 13 aspirational peer institutions and assessing local holdings based on those be...

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Published in:Library collections, acquisitions, & technical services acquisitions, & technical services, 2012, Vol.36 (3-4), p.59-68
Main Authors: Hubbard, David E., Neville, Bruce D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Benchmark
Benchmarking
Collection analysis
Collection management
Engineering
Exact sciences and technology
Information and communication sciences
Information science. Documentation
Information service management
Mechanical engineering
Sciences and techniques of general use
WorldCat
WorldCat Collection Analysis
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Summary:The WorldCat Collection Analysis (WCA) tool was utilized to benchmark engineering monograph collections generally and mechanical engineering in depth. This was accomplished by quantitatively comparing the collections of 13 aspirational peer institutions and assessing local holdings based on those benchmarks. This study also explored trends in print and ebook engineering monograph holdings from 2005 to 2010. In addition to benchmarking, limitations and challenges of using WCA and aspirational peers are also discussed. ► Holdings of print and ebooks in engineering and mechanical declined from 2005–2010. ► Engineering and mechanical engineering ebook holdings average
ISSN:1464-9055
1873-1821
DOI:10.1016/j.lcats.2012.09.001