title: Comparing Subscription-Based Anatomy E-Resources for Collections Development.
abstract: This article describes a chart-based approach for health sciences libraries to compare anatomy e-resources. The features, functionalities, and user experiences of seven leading subscription-based e-resources were assessed using a chart that was iteratively developed by the investigators. Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy, Thieme Winking Skull, and Visible Body were the preferred products as they respectively excel in cadaver-based videos, self-assessment, and 3D graphical manipulation. Moreover, each product affords a pleasant user experience. The investigative team found that resources specializing in one aspect of anatomy teaching are superior to those that contain a wealth of content for diverse audiences.
authors.affiliation: a Health Sciences Library , University of Calgary , Calgary , Alberta , Canada.
authors.forename: Caitlin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: McClurg
authors.forename: Vivian
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Stieda
authors.forename: Nicole
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Talsma
mesh_terms: D000715:Anatomy; D003132:Commerce; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D007993:Libraries, Medical; D012984:Software; D014495:Universities
keywords: Academic libraries; anatomy resources; collection development; decision making; health sciences libraries