The Effects of Demand Driven Acquisitions on Law Library Collection Development
Demand driven acquisitions, a program where libraries place book records in their catalogs, but purchase the materials only if they are used, is becoming more common as a method of collection development. This article first discusses traditional collection development practices in academic law libraries and outlines the mechanics and goals of the demand driven acquisitions model. It then considers the effects of that model on law library collections and collection development practices.