The Bottom Line: Volume 27 Issue 4

Comparison of usage data of a print journal title versus electronic counterpart

Anthony McMullen

The purpose of this article is to provide insights and commentary into issues encountered in maintaining and assessing library technologies and technology-based services with…

Infusing new into the library

Kirstin Steele

– The purpose of the article is to review possible new technologies which might enhance a Center for Digital Learning, Teaching and Scholarship at the library.

Updating staff involvement with development

Michael A. Crumpton

– The purpose of this article is to reinforce that library staff can be critical to development activities.

Paying it forward

Ann M. Watson

– The purpose of this column is to address the role of a mentor in a library career.

Onboarding to improve library retention and productivity

Sylvia D. Hall-Ellis

The purpose of this column is to examine the onboarding process and its importance for new hires. A well-designed and coordinated onboarding process assimilates new employees into…

Expensing e-books: how much should patron habit influence collection development?

Terrance Luther Cottrell, Brigitte Bell

– The purpose of this article is explore the difficulties in managing print and e-book expenditures in today’s libraries.