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7. Did your library consider whether the items were available in other print repositories (e.g.,
consortium holdings, ReCAP, Western Regional Storage Trust, etc.) when selecting them for
inclusion in your on-site shelving area? N=27
Yes 5 18%
No 22 82%
If yes, please identify the print repository. N=5
ASERL, WEST, Linda Hall
CRL, WEST, CIC shared storage
Ohio shared academic compact storage facilities
Utah Academic Library Consortium WEST
WEST
8. Did your library consider whether the items were available in electronic format or in an electronic
repository when selecting them for inclusion in your on-site shelving area? N=28
Yes 22 79%
No 6 21%
If yes, please indicate which electronic format or repository was considered. Check all that apply.
N=21
Purchased e-format 21 100%
Licensed e-format 17 81%
HathiTrust 11 52%
Portico 10 48%
CLOCKSS 4 19%
LOCKSS 4 19%
Other e-format or repository 1 5%
Please briefly describe the other e-format or repository. N=1
CRL