Supporting Your Library’s Next Chapter in Book Acquisition
Scroll down to see a variety of resources to help your library navigate the evolving book acquisition landscape. Whether you're adapting to shifting provider strategies or exploring new solutions, GOBI is here to support your collection development needs every step of the way.
Live Webinar: A Guide to Print and E-Book Acquisitions via GOBI Library Solutions
Date: March 13, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET
This timely webinar offers guidance and practical strategies for making informed, confident purchasing decisions. Whether you're filling gaps, expanding subject areas, or fine-tuning your selection strategy, our experts will walk you through how to leverage GOBI’s tools, highlighting key features to help you discover and select must-have books.
Demand Driven Acquisition (DDA)
DDA is a purchasing model that gives libraries the ability to provide access to a broad range of e-books without having to purchase them upfront. This method is particularly advantageous in today’s environment, where libraries are often required to make difficult decisions about what materials to buy with finite resources.
Evidence Based Acquisition (EBA)
EBA allows libraries to provide access to a large selection of ebooks for a set period, then purchase those most heavily used. This model offers libraries data-driven collection development, ensuring budget efficiency by acquiring books that demonstrably meet user needs.
Print Book Fulfillment
Through GOBI, libraries have access to an extensive catalog of print books with improved fulfillment times, competitive pricing, and harmonious ordering workflows. Our deep publisher relationships ensure that libraries can continue to build their print collections without disruption. Click below to learn about our recent partnership with Ingram and how it benefit libraries.
Perpetual Access E-Books
GOBI continues to offer a wide selection of e-books available for perpetual purchase, ensuring libraries retain long-term access to essential content. Our robust platform, EBSCOhost, provides a seamless user experience for accessing and managing these collections.
Related News
- EBSCO Press Release: EBSCO Information Services Maintains Commitment to Supporting Libraries' Book Acquisition Needs Amidst Industry Shifts
- IGI Global Scientific Publishing Press Release: IGI Global Scientific Publishing Partners with GOBI
- Ingram Press Release: Ingram Library Services Expands Access to Libraries
- Library Journal: Clarivate/ProQuest Announces Subscription-Only Ebook Licensing Model
- Publishers Weekly: Library Database Providers Clash Over Subscription Models
Mosaic by GOBI Library Solutions
Want to learn more about our new book acquisition solution, Mosaic? Join our Monthly Innovation Spotlight and Open Forum webinar series that will feature live demonstrations of newly released functionality with an open Q&A.
New 2025 EBSCO eBooks Subject Sets
Subject Sets contain frontlist books with perpetual access and are tailored by our team of librarians containing e-books published within the past 2 years with no duplication among current or past sets. These are available as Spotlight Lists in GOBI.
GOBI Library Technical Services
GOBI offers a variety of services to ease and simplify the book acquisition process for your library. Check out our comprehensive guide to learn more about the wide range of services including Book Ordering Services, Cataloging Services and Physical Processing Services.
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Discover how GOBI, trusted by libraries worldwide, can help to alleviate your collection development challenges. Request a consultation to explore your options and secure your library’s future.