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Academic library e-book acquisition model preference in the United States 2016

Distribution of preferred e-book acquisition models in academic library collections in the United States from 2016

The data displays the distribution of e-book acquisition model preferences of academic librarians in the U.S. in 2016. In 2016, 24% of respondents said they preferred the subscription acquisition model.

Perpetual access - title-by-title purchasing	39
Subscription	24
Demand-driven acquisition - purchase	24
Upfront purchase with maintenance fee	5
Demand-driven acquisition - short-term loan	5
E-book approval plans	1
Combined e-book and print-approval plan	0
Other	2

Academic library e-book acquisition model preference in the United States 2016

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