Musselman Library Collection Development
New E-Resource Request Form
Date:
Librarian:
Information about the Request
E-Resource title:
Resource type (please circle):
Full-text
aggregator
database (e.g.,
EBSCOhost)
Index/ abstracts
database (e.g.,
FirstSearch)
Electronic journal
collection (e.g.,
PsycArticles)
Reference source
(e.g., Britannica)
Other (please
explain):
Resource format (please circle):
Web/Internet
Software/Client
CD-ROM
Other (please explain):
Is this request for . . . (please circle):
New, unique e-resource?
Conversion from print to eresource?
Change of vendor/interface
for existing e-resource?
Do you need a trial for this resource? If so, when would you like it scheduled?
How soon is permanent access to this resource needed?
Information about the Electronic Resource
Describe this resource (attach product information/reviews)
Dates of coverage:
Full text/image coverage (if different):
Current Musselman Library print/electronic holdings:
Is remote access to this
resource available?
Yes
No
Unknown
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Justification
Why do you think we need this new electronic resource?
How would this resource be used?
Which academic program(s) would benefit from this electronic resource?
How might other collections or resources be affected by this resource? For example, will other
databases need to be evaluated or canceled? Will print materials need to be weeded?
Which title(s), if any, would you be willing to cancel to pay for this resource?
Other comments/observations:
Vendor information
Vendor name:
Vendor contact:
Telephone:
E-mail:
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