In the summer of 2021, the University of Arizona Libraries (UAL) implemented Reprint Desk’s Article Galaxy Scholar (AGS), a tool that enables users to order on-demand articles not available through the library’s subscriptions. Typically used as a supplement to interlibrary loan services, AGS was adopted by UAL for a multi-year pilot project to address key questions about the library's collection. The pilot aimed to identify which disciplines would most benefit from faster article access compared to the standard interlibrary loan turnaround time, uncover potential gaps in collection coverage across disciplines, and explore opportunities to improve article request fulfillment times.
Learning Outcomes
Gain insights into how AGS serves as a self-service document delivery tool for bridging gaps in journal article access.
Understand how AGS-generated data informs decisions regarding resource allocation, journal subscriptions, and disciplinary coverage gaps.
Recognize the potential for AGS to map collection gaps and guide future subscription decisions.
