Reserve (R)Evolution: The Hows and Whys

Abstract

In response to the economic crises currently facing students, more and more academic institutions are attempting to launch textbook programs to better serve their student body. This session will describe the textbook program at the Borough of Manhattan Community College which has been in existence for over thirty years. The presenter will highlight the advantages and disadvantages of such a program with a student body in excess of 24,000, where the library purchases at least one copy of each required text; and shows how it has evolved over the years. This presentation will emphasis the significance of the lessons learned and provide tips for maximizing the potential of the available resources. The presenter will review these and other issues relevant to Access Services staff, discussing tips and provide guidelines for those who are considering starting a textbook program or who are seeking to improve their current program., ,