ProQuest Solutions Help Libraries Reclaim Space

Over 80% of U.S. librarians have deemed space reclamation a priority or stated that it will be in the near future, according to research conducted by ProQuest. In response, ProQuest is combining content solutions with digitization, assessment and discovery services to help libraries transform spaces and bring more value to their users. To free space … ProQuest offers its Digital Archiving and Access Program (DAAP), a cost-effective way to digitize libraries’ native research, which can reclaim miles of shelf space and boost discovery of the content. ProQuest curates the largest and most diverse portfolio of digital content and offers flexible acquisition models for greater affordability and accessibility. ProQuest’s Assessment Services team simplifies decision-making by providing the data libraries need to determine which titles to weed, which to retain in print and which to convert to “e.” Once content is acquired, discovery tools connect users to the resources they need no matter their format, when and where they need them. STEM makerspaces Over 1/4 of libraries that are reclaiming space aim to offer users more opportunities for hands-on exploration into new STEM skills, with 59% of surveyed librarians saying a makerspace-focused collection would be useful. To support that goal, ProQuest’s newly launched Makerspace SELECT delivers 150 pick-and-choose titles that cover the most popular research topics in these collaborative spaces, from 3D printing and electroni...
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