Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ493331
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1994
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Using Article Photocopy Data in Bibliographic Models for Journal Collection Management.
Cooper, Michael D.; McGregor, George F.
Library Quarterly, v64 n4 p386-413 Oct 1994
Describes a method of cost-per-use analysis for individual journal articles to facilitate journal selection, deselection, and retention decisions. Conducted in a biotechnology library, the study was based on 491 users who requested more than 48,000 article photocopies over 3 years. Information on user behavior and journal use patterns is provided. (48 references) (KRN)
Descriptors: Bibliometrics, Biotechnology, Comparative Analysis, Corporate Libraries, Costs, Graphs, Library Collection Development, Library Material Selection, Library Planning, Library Research, Obsolescence, Periodicals, Special Libraries, Tables (Data), Use Studies, User Needs (Information), Users (Information), Weeding (Library)
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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