ProQuest Ebook SolutionsSusan Watson

June 2007

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out and renew it between themselves such that no one else is able to use the book for 1-2 years, by which time it is outdated and the next edition has been purchased and the cycle begins again.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 However, with budget cuts, the expense of computer books, and the quickness with which the subject becomes outdated, this is not a feasible option for us.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.

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.)...a patron either hides it (i.e.: behind other books, in a study corral, etc.)

...steals it (this is an increasing problem)...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

...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.

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.

...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.

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3)3) The Adobe Photoshop CS BookThe Adobe Photoshop CS Book New Riders (New Riders (Safari owner)Safari owner) Sched.Sched. NoNo

4)4) Adobe Photoshop CS ClassroomAdobe Photoshop CS Classroom Adobe Press Adobe Press (Safari owner)(Safari owner) Sched.Sched. NoNo

5)5) The Tao of Network Security MonitoringThe Tao of Network Security Monitoring AWP AWP (Safari owner)(Safari owner) Sched.Sched. NoNo

6)6) Mac OS XMac OS X Pogue PressPogue Press NoNo NoNo

7)7) Adobe Photoshop CS One-on-OneAdobe Photoshop CS One-on-One O’Reilly O’Reilly (Safari owner)(Safari owner) Sched.Sched. NoNo

8)8) Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004…Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004… Peachpit Press Peachpit Press (Safari owner)(Safari owner) SchedSched NoNo

9)9) The Non-Designer’s Design Book, Second EditionThe Non-Designer’s Design Book, Second Edition Peachpit Press Peachpit Press (Safari owner)(Safari owner) Sched.Sched. NoNo

10)10) Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate DictionaryMerriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary Merriam-WebsterMerriam-Webster n/an/a n/an/a

11)11) Photoshop CS for Windows and MacintoshPhotoshop CS for Windows and Macintosh Peachpit Press Peachpit Press (Safari owner)(Safari owner) Sched.Sched. NoNo

12)12) Illustrator CS for Windows and MacintoshIllustrator CS for Windows and Macintosh Peachpit Press Peachpit Press (Safari owner)(Safari owner) Sched.Sched. NoNo

13)13) Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Hands-On TrainingMacromedia Flash MX 2004 Hands-On Training Peachpit Press Peachpit Press (Safari owner)(Safari owner) Sched.Sched. NoNo

14)14) Excel 2003 BibleExcel 2003 Bible John Wiley and SonsJohn Wiley and Sons NoNo YesYes

15)15) Code Complete, Second EditionCode Complete, Second Edition Microsoft Press (Microsoft Press (Safari partner)Safari partner) Sched.Sched. YesYes

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18)18) HTML for the World Wide Web with XHTML…HTML for the World Wide Web with XHTML… Peachpit Press Peachpit Press (Safari owner) (Safari owner) SchedSched NoNo

19)19) Adobe Illustrator CS CLassroomAdobe Illustrator CS CLassroom Adobe Press Adobe Press (Safari owner)(Safari owner) Sched.Sched. NoNo

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24)24) Digital Photographer’s HandbookDigital Photographer’s Handbook DK PublishingDK Publishing NoNo NoNo

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Amazon Top Sellers. Top Sellers > Books > Subjects > Computers & Internet. September 3, 2004.

Amazon Title carried in

Safari publishers account for 76% of the Amazon Bestseller list in IT

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Comprehensive coverage of IT topic areas

3% 5%5%

4%

4%

5%

18%

3%10%

11%

7%

18%

2% 5%Business

Certification

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Desktop Applications

Enterprise Computing

Graphics

Internet/Online

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Networking

Operating Systems

Other

Programming

Security

Software Engineering

.NET

XML

Java

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