Patron-Driven Acquisition of Print Monographs and Music Scores: A Pilot Program Case Study

ABSTRACT

This article focuses on the context and mechanics of a patron-driven acquisition plan for print music scores and monographs at a large American university. The article analyzes, discusses, and compares, the purchasing and usage trends of the print patron-driven acquisition plan with traditional selection methods. Teaching faculty are using the patron-driven acquisition of print music materials to fill research needs, and to find scores and books for teaching and course reserve use. Compared to firm-order monograph and score purchases, print titles acquired through patron-driven acquisition are circulating sooner after arrival in the collection indicating that the need of the patron has been served in a timely and efficient manner.

KEYWORDS:

• print music scores
• patron-driven acquisition

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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

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