title: Got value? Journal collection analysis is worth the effort.
abstract: This article presents a case study of the efforts of librarians at a pediatric hospital system to cut journal costs while increasing value for patrons. First, the worth of the libraries was proven to system leaders using a cost-benefit analysis. Then, librarians used a survey of library users and analysis of usage patterns to reevaluate the number and format of individual journal subscriptions. The results included cutting substantial costs and unpopular resources, adding more relevant resources, and garnering the respect and support of hospital leaders.
authors.affiliation: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, 1001 Johnson Ferry Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30342-1600, USA. Kate.daniels@choa.org
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Daniels
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003625:Data Collection; D005845:Georgia; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric; D016245:Librarians; D007993:Libraries, Medical; D016243:Library Collection Development / Q000191:economics* / Q000592:standards; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D010506:Periodicals as Topic