General
- Unique Content
- Lack of duplication with other electronic resources
- Fills in gaps that exists in the library's collection
- The educational purpose of the product is consistent with the academic institution and the library's intended audiences.
- Positive reviews from reputable sources
- Cost of resource and the library's ability to sustain the cost over time
- Vendor provides usage statistics in order to provide informed future purchasing decisions.
- Responsive vendor & technical support
End User Experience
- Relatively easy interface and intuitive usability
- Compatible and responsive to mobile and other relevant technology
Access
- Provides institution-wide access and ideally unlimited simultaneous users
- Remote access capabilities
- OpenURL Compliant
- Can be found in a discovery layer within the catalog to increase user engagement
- ADA compliant
Cost
- Reasonable pricing and sustainability over time.
Adapted from the Pratt Institute's Policy.
