Discuss the pros and
cons of buying bundled sets of resources, for instance a journal database or a
Standing Orders service.
Pros
Free up time.
Inexperienced or new TL able to resources a library due to
the simplicity of obtaining resources
Resources are screened
Reputable publishers and popular authors
Age suitability
Discounts
Continual supply
Wider variety of fiction types, horror, fantasy etc.
Cons
Some double ups on titles.
Not meet the interest of students.
Issues may arise with regards to platforms if bundling
ebooks and limitations to specific devices.
Consider also the pros
and cons of selecting content that is provided via online access but which the
library does not own.
Pros
Physical storage space not required
24/7 access
Initially cheap as you may not have to buy outright and allows
for review and analyses of resource.
Cons
Access to online resources might be problematic for some.
Over time may be expensive for renewals of subscriptions
I am interested to read the ideas of others as I have only
produced a limited list of pros and cons which reflects my inexperience.
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