What are the differences between Class Sets, On-Demand Class Sets, and title assignments?
Class Sets (including On-Demand Class Sets) are a lending model, and have their own set of purchasing and borrowing terms. They have fixed lending periods (e.g., 3 months) and expire from your collection at the end of the lending period. Class Set pricing is usually less expensive than buying the same title in another lending model.
Title assignments are a Marketplace feature you can use for titles your school has already purchased. You can assign any One Copy/One User, Metered Access, Simultaneous Use, or On-Demand Class Set title to students for an amount of time you choose.
See the table below to compare features of Class Sets, On-Demand Class Sets, and title assignments.
| Features | Class Sets | On-Demand Class Sets | Title assignments |
|---|---|---|---|
| How long is the lending period? | Selected at time of purchase from available options (e.g., 3 months, 6 months) | 3 months (90 days) | Up to 90 days |
| Are copies assigned to specific students? | Yes, at time of purchase | No, unless you choose to assign them later | Yes, when you create the assignment |
| Are copies automatically checked out to students? | Yes, on your selected start date | No, unless you choose to assign them later | Yes, on your selected start date |
| Do copies expire from your collection? | Yes, at the end of the lending period | Yes, at the end of the lending period | No, unless they're On-Demand Class Set copies |
| Do you need to purchase/assign the exact number of copies needed? | Yes. If you need to add more students, you'll need to purchase another Class Set. | No. Copies won't expire until they're borrowed, and you can add more anytime. | Yes. If you need to add more students, you'll need to create another assignment. |
| What is an example use? | All the students in your class are reading the same book for a unit study. | Your students are self-selecting books for reading groups. | You're assigning a book to several students, and your school already owns enough copies for everyone. |
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