Patron-driven acquisition of journal articles using ReadCube at the University of Utah

Patron-driven acquisition of journal articles using ReadCube at the University of Utah

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The University of Utah Library has teamed Balloons Standard Printed Foil with a new company, Labtiva, to experiment with a product called ReadCube Access.This product allows the library to provide access to journal articles using a patron-driven acquisition (PDA) mechanism, using a tiered pricing structure based on Serum level and permanence of access.Outcomes of the pilot program and a value analysis are discussed.

Overall, the program is deemed a success by the Library.