Discontinuation of E-Reserves (NOTICE)
Faculty use of e-reserves has steadily declined due to the
proliferation of scanners, and the ability to self-post documents
to Blackboard. In 2010 we had 17 faculty use e-reserves which
is 5% of Butler's total faculty. In 2011 seven faculty or 2%
were using e-reserves. We are not the first library to
experience this phenomenon. For example, IUPUI recently
discontinued its e-reserves service due to low use.
Our e-reserve system is a subscription-based service and costs
the library annually. E-reserves will remain a service for
the spring semester in 2012. However, due to the low usage
and other technological options available on campus, we are
planning to discontinue our e-reserves service in the summer of
2012.
Please note that we will be working with the Center for Academic
Technology (CAT) to arrange for Blackboard training sessions for
those instructors who wish to migrate to Blackboard. Expect
more announcements in January 2012 as we get closer to the
retirement date.