In accordance with the VSCS Libraries Digital First Mission the VSCS libraries will seek to prioritize acquisition of electronic resources over print and physical materials.

The VSCS Libraries will consider new electronic acquisitions based upon the requests of faculty, administrators, staff and students through the library liaisons for their programs which support and enhance the curriculum, instruction and research needs of the VSCS community and with consideration given to:

• Accessibility and usability: on campus as well as remote, license terms, and ease of use.
• Content and scope: relative to existing resources and curricular integration.
• Relevance and currency: timeliness, update frequency and long-term value.
• Usage and cost: number of courses, course enrollment and overall cost to acquire.

Electronic resources are defined as information resources that are accessible online. Typically, electronic resources refer to databases, online journals, eBooks and streaming media.

Existing Electronic resources are evaluated yearly based upon actual usage, cost per use, overall cost and relevancy.