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Reconciling Pragmatism, Equity, and Need in the Formula Allocation of Book and Serial Funds.

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Lowry, Charles B. – College and Research Libraries, 1992

Discusses the use of formula allocations for book and serial funds in academic libraries' collection development and proposes a matrix formula based on disciplinary needs and publishing patterns. Variables in the formula that are used to represent institutional goals at the University of Texas at Arlington are explained. (16 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Funding Formulas, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines

Surveying the Damage: Academic Library Serial Cancellations 1987-88 through 1989-90.

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Chrzastowski, Tina E.; Schmidt, Karen A. – College and Research Libraries, 1993

Describes a longitudinal study of serial cancellations that was conducted by analyzing the cancellation lists between 1987 and 1990 from five midwestern member libraries of the Association of Research Libraries. Highlights include serial cancellation prices, language and place of publication, Library of Congress subject analysis, and collection…

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Decision Making, Higher Education