CL e Textbook Collections

Improving student access to core education resources

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CL e Textbook Collections: Revised

8 Collections

– Core, Subject based, Pick & Mix

Online access via MyiLibrary

Site license

Purchase-only

Collection # titles

Price*

Core Collection 23 £ 10,000

Psychology 10 £ 5,000

Marketing 10 £ 4,000

Government & politics

10 £ 4,000

Art & Music 10 £ 4,000

Communication & Media

10 £ 4,000

Pick & Mix 1 10 £ 6,000

Pick & Mix 2 20 £ 11,000

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Benefits of CL eTextbook Collections

For Libraries:

Resolve the problem of student access to key textbooks at all times

– 24/7 access from anywhere

– Access guaranteed, even at peak exam/revision times

One-off investment, easy to budget

Save shelf space and reduce burden of short loan lending

Access in perpetuity

Choice: 2 pick & mix options plus several set collections, to suit all needs

For Students:

Portability with Internet based access

Savings! Access to key textbooks is free via the library

Breadth– by cross searching the books, students get a wider perspective on their subjects

For Lecturers:

Convenience to know all students have access to the chosen title

Choice: with subject packages, lecturers can offer alternative approaches to the subject matter

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Possible concerns

1. These Collections seem more expensive than other ebook packages available (eg Springer, Wiley etc)

The price of CL e Text collections reflects the specific nature of the content – adoptable textbooks used by tens of students in each class. They are not quite comparable to reference or monograph ebook packages, where traditionally only the library would buy a print copy

2. My library does not have these texts in the short loan collections

In this first pilot phase, we have tried to offer different models to suit different libraries’ needs: a core collection of best sellers, 2 pick and mix options and some subject packages. If successful, we plan to increase the range of titles offered and introduce other models. It’s also worth noting that Cengage Learning textbooks may well offer a suitable alternative to other titles in your short loan collection.

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Possible concerns

3. Why are new editions not included?

Based on feed back received from libraries at concept stage, we have settled on a perpetual access model which mirrors how libraries purchase and use print textbooks. We are also looking into the technicalities of offering updates through different business models (eg subscription) at a later stage.

Core collection23 titles

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An Introductionto Language

Communicate !

Physics Sc Eng

Organic Chemistry

Principles ofWeb Design

Counseling &Psychotherapy

Question & Answers

o When will the collections be available?

o Available now

o How will access work?

o Collections are available online on site license in perpetuity for customers who have purchased them - meaning that all students can access all textbooks at anytime and from anywhere

o Will students be able to print/highlight/annotate?

o Students can highlight and annotate, cross-search among books in this collection as well as browsing the book. There will also be limited print functionality

o Is MyLibrary Athens/UK Federation Management authenticated?

o Yes, customers can authenticate via Athens and Shibboleth

o Can libraries integrate these collections into their catalogue (OPAC)?

o Yes, MyiLibrary will provide MARC Records when the order is processed

Further Information

Email: dorota.murawska@cengage.com

Visit: www.gale.cengage.co.uk/e-textbook-collections.aspx/

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