March 29, 2016
Question
Kristen Stehel (UT)
Hi all,
Based on your most current state library data, what percentage of collection expenditures do your libraries spend on electronic materials/digital units?
In Utah, 2015 data shows 17% of collection expenditures spent on electronic materials/digital units.
• 17% on e-materials/ digital units
• 23% on other materials
• 60% on print materials
I would really appreciate anyone that could contribute to support my case study.
Thanks!
SDC Comments
Patrick Bodily (ID)
Kristen,
Based on our 2015 data, Idaho spent:
66.5% on Print materials
22% on Electronic Materials
11.5% on other Materials
Hope that helps,
Kristen Stehel (UT)
Here is a more accurate count:
• 17.2% on e-materials/ digital units
• 23.5% on other materials
• 60.3% on print materials
Stacey Malek (TX)
The most recent year I have available for Texas is 2014.
60% Print
23% Electronic
17% Other Materials
Nelson Worley (VA)
Stats for Virginia
FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015
Books 57% 55% 54%
E-Materials 20% 22% 24%
All Others 23% 23% 22%
Justin Maga (AS)
American Samoa Stats
FY13 FY14
48% 46% Books
38% 37% E-Materials
14% 17% Others
FY15 Not available
Kristen Stehel (UT)
Thanks to all that contributed. Here are the average numbers showing how Collection Expenditures are divided:
60% spent on Print Collections
20% on Other Materials
20% on E-materials
Bob Wetherall (DE)
When trying to compare these averages against Delaware averages, we were wondering if the national averages included state expenditures for eMedia. Delaware is somewhat different in that all eBooks and most databases are purchased by the state and made available to all residents who have a public library card. If the averages don't include state expenditures, then it's hard to compare them to our situation.
I would appreciate it if those who contributed to the national averages could let me know if you are including state expenditures.
Cathy Van Hoy (OK)
Oklahoma does not include state expenditures for databases and ebooks. The amount spent is what the library spends only.
Patrick Bodily (ID)
Idaho is the same as Oklahoma. We only included what the library spent.
Jay Bank (KY)
KY too
Thomas Ivie (WY)
Ditto
Jamie Mott (IL)
Same for Illinois.
Jamie McCanless (WI)
Robert,
Wisconsin libraries also report only their own expenditures for electronic content. The libraries are not paying for the actual licenses, though. They contribute an amount toward the contract for a shared collection available throughout the state.
Bob Wetherall (DE)
Thank you.
Amy Heebner NY)
NY does not include state expenditures, or regional system expenditures.
Joy Garretson (MS)
We do not include state expenditures on databases and e-materials.
Comments (0)
You don't have permission to comment on this page.