The document describes the evolution of the CCHILL Out project, which uses an evidence-based collection management (EBCM) model to enhance inter-library loans and collection development decisions for libraries in the Northern Sydney Central Coast Health region. The innovative model analyzes inter-library loan data over 12 months to identify titles that are unexpectedly requested multiple times but not held in local collections. These titles are then urgently acquired and added to collections. After 12 months of tracking statistical data, the model is expected to become a core function of the libraries to systematically meet clients' information needs.

1. Evolution of project CCHILL Out
Northern Sydney Central Coast Health Inter-library loans
Order Unexpected Titles
EBCM Model
Traditional Model
Evidence Based Information Approach Information
Need Source
Collection Management Data as Local data that is
Core
standardised relevant to
part of needs of
.....is a combination of workflow collections staff
Librarian and aligned with
Local Collection Management Principles (CM)
Expertise institutional
Knowledge with Evidence-based Practice (EBP) directions
Collection EBP process
to develop a stronger client driven EBLIP Library literature
Innovative
CM data
Management + local + local
model. This will result in a more integration of
systematic and measurable assessment
measures
way to assess clients needs and
to build the libraries’ collection.
Koufogiannakis, D. (2007, 6-11 May). Establishing a model for evidence based collection
Client Input management. Paper presented at the 4th International Evidence Based Library and Information
Practice Conference, Durham, North Carolina, US.
http://www.eblip4.unc.edu/papers/Koufogiannakis.pdf
Match Criteria – ask Acquisitions
Innovative Model
Why buy? When to buy?
•Order title directly from supplier
•CCHILL Out •Print monographs
•Urgent priority within 5-7 days
•Implementation - •Publication date within last 5 yrs
NSCCH area Libraries •Expedited delivery
•English language only
•Using ILLs data to •Received item processed &
enhance collection catalogued urgently
•$250 price limit
development decisions
•Hold is activated (email alert
•Exclude conference proceedings
sent) and placed on hold shelf for
collection
•Titles requested multiple times
Core Model
•Tracking statistical data over 12 month period through borrowing statistics and subject areas
Predicted Outcome: CCHILL Out becomes a part of the NSCCH libraries’ Core function after 12 months
Donna Robertson
gosariel@newcastle.edu.au
Mary Grimmond
mgrimmond@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au