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Management of Library Course Reserves and the Textbook Affordability Crisis

Pollitz, John H., Christie, Anne, Middleton, Cheryl·2009·Journal of Access Services
DOI 10.1080/15367960903149268
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Students at U.S. colleges and universities are concerned about the high cost of textbooks. Expansion of library course reserves has been suggested as one solution to this problem. The authors surveyed libraries at public universities to explore the status and management of physical course reserves and the role they play vis-à-vis textbook affordability. Both size and circulation of physical course reserve collections are declining. Despite a large growth in the use of electronic reserves, physical reserves play a significant role in providing textbooks for recommended reading lists. Physical course reserves represent a safety valve for students looking for ways to pay for college in an environment of ever-increasing textbook costs.

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Authors
Pollitz, J. H., Christie, A., & Middleton, C.
Affiliations
  • University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire (US)
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (US)
  • Oregon State University (US)
Venue
Journal of Access Services
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2009-10-02
Volume
6
Issue
4
Pages
459-484
ISSN
  • 1536-7967 (ISSN-L)
  • 1536-7975
DOI
10.1080/15367960903149268
OpenAlex
W2067055024
Cited by
35
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0
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FWCI
2.64
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Journal of Access Services (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Minnesota Office of Higher Education
  • Oregon State University
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Library and Information Sciences › Library Collection Development and Digital Resources
  • Social Sciences › Library and Information Sciences › Library Science and Information
  • Social Sciences › Library and Information Sciences › Library Science and Information Literacy
Keywords
course reserves, textbook affordability, electronic reserves, library collection management, public universities, recommended reading lists, college costs

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