Tyler, D. C., Melvin, J. C., Yang, X., Epp, M., & Kreps, A. M. (2011). Effective Selectors? Interlibrary Loan Patrons as Monograph Purchasers: A Comparative Examination of Price and Circulation-Related Performance. Journal Of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery & Electronic Reserves, 21(1/2), 57-90. doi:10.1080/1072303X.2011.557322
Summary
In this research paper, what is discussed is the shipping and handling that must be factored in with acquisitions. Amazon tends to be the most cost-effective avenue, however it cannot always be used depending on what it is the collection needs to add. The study collects data from University of Nebraska - Lincoln (UNL) to determine how much is being spend by various methods in obtaining material.
Evaluation
This paper, was a great find because it covers the shipping costs which typically aren't mentioned. However, some limitations to the study was the data could not be automatically collected, therefore the stats are limited. Also, with the costs collected, some things such as staff cost, shipping and handling, etc. is inaccurate. Also, what needs to be factored is that although Amazon keeps costs low, sometimes material must be rushed and that is why the shipping may be higher.
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