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Cambridge University Press Our digital platforms for titles published by Cambridge University Press and our Partner Presses. University Publishing Online Cambridge Books Online; a response to global eBook trends? • Created in 2010 in response to customer demand • Textbook titles released Summer 2012 Increasing eBook budget allocation Scholarly eBooks: Understanding the Return on Investment for libraries. Springer.com So by 2011 eBook purchase is at 16.4%, how do digital titles compare in your library? • • • • • • Require less staff time to lend and preserve Require less storage space than physical titles Take less time for users to access Enable higher usage per book Allow a broader collection of books Low cost per use Scholarly eBooks: Understanding the Return on Investment for libraries. Springer.com. Additional advantages of eBooks through Cambridge Books Online • • • • • Perpetual access No electronic DRM PDF chapter download/ save & print Generous user concurrency Flexible purchasing models Purchasing models • • • • • Pick and Mix (Bespoke Collections) Evidence based acquisition Subject Collections – Fresh approach for 2012 Generous concurrency models Pricing based on institution size & type • Free 30 day trials Subject Collections • Increased focus, flexibility, affordability and appeal. • Example: History – Last year entire collection split by year. This year Split by year (2011, 2010, 2009, 2000-2008, pre-2000) and sub-category: • British & European history • World history History & politics in the following areas • Asian Studies • African Studies • Middle East studies • American studies • European studies Features & benefits • • • • • • Thousands of front & backlist titles (15, 971 Aug 2012) Monthly addition of new titles Regular platform functionality enhancements. Textbooks now available Powerful search and browse capabilities Dedicated customer support teams Free value-added Library support • • • • • • • • • MARC Records Search widget Search tips document Poster Brochure Online Demo FAQ’s Updates newsletter Accommodating staff Account administrator provision • Easy to use • Clear reporting information Patron support and features • Search or browse • Save query as RSS feed • Advanced & refine search options • ‘Cited by’ in Google Scholar • Change the sort display • View results in PDF or text • Save a chapter to use offline • Print a page option • Email link to a book • Use citation tool • Turn on/off search phrase highlighting Demonstration Concluding statements • Demand for digital books is growing • Cambridge University Press provides an excellent platform for its world renowned scholarly titles • Please consider taking a trial to our platform so that you have access to the information you need to make your acquisition decisions Thank you.