TITLE:
The Purchasing Decisions Based on Analysis of University Library Resource Utilization
AUTHORS:
Hongzhuan Guo, Chen Li, Yao Zhang
KEYWORDS:
Library Digital Resources, Books, Utilization, Analysis, Purchasing Decisions
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.11 No.4,
April
26,
2024
ABSTRACT: The statistical software 22.0 was used to statistically evaluate data on how books and digital resources were used. Every year, the number of people using the library’s digital resources increased dramatically, and the resource utilization efficiency improved greatly. However, there was a significant declining trend in the rate of paper book lending. Utilizing statistical data analysis in conjunction with our library’s operations, the root cause of the issue at the university library was determined. In order to satisfy the teaching and research demands, the university library must possess or be able to obtain sufficiently rich information resources. As a result, the university library needs to enhance how its resources are used, and given its restricted budget, it needs to make effective adjustments to the way that paper books are purchased. Therefore, the current approach of buying library resources should be changed, along with the traditional subscription list technique of buying paper book resources. Publicity efforts also should be stepped up to increase public awareness of the digital resources.