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Evidence-Based Acquisition

Flexible Access. Data-Driven Collection Development.

Build your e-book collection with confidence.

Duke University Press's Evidence-Based Acquisition (EBA) program gives libraries 12 months of access to 3,600+ scholarly e-books, allowing patrons to drive purchasing decisions through real usage.

At the end of the access period, 100% of your upfront investment is applied toward the perpetual purchase of the titles that delivered the greatest value to your institution.

How EBA works:

  • For a minimum upfront fee, gain access to 3,600+ Duke University Press e-books for a 12-month period.
  • Use COUNTER 5.1 usage reports to evaluate which titles are most valuable to your users.
  • After the access period, receive a one-month selection window to choose titles for your collection.
  • Apply 100% of your upfront investment toward selected titles.
  • Receive up to a 25% volume discount on selected titles.
  • Own selected titles in perpetuity with DRM-free, multiuser access.
  • Institutions are invoiced directly by Duke University Press or an exclusive sales agent.

To learn more about Duke University Press Evidence-Based Acquisition, contact: dup_libraryrelations@duke.edu