A Model Methodology for Selecting Women's Studies Core Journals.

Mack, Thura

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ERIC Number: EJ444790

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Publication Date: 1991

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A Model Methodology for Selecting Women's Studies Core Journals.

Mack, Thura

Library and Information Science Research, v13 n2 p131-45 Apr-Jun 1991

Citation analysis of the journal "Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society" was shown to be a useful tool for defining the core collection for a women's studies program. Analysis over a 10-year period produced a list of 20 of the most frequently cited journals for women's studies and related fields. (six references) (LAE)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Citation Analysis, Higher Education, Library Collection Development, Library Material Selection, Scholarly Journals, Womens Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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