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Peer reviewedStankus, Tony; Rosseel, Kevin – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1987
Describes common traits of and provides information on a dozen characteristic Eurojournals, i.e., science journals intended to consolidate the best European research. They are compared with individual national and international titles, their success is gauged, and they are suggested as an alternative to multiple foreign subscriptions for American…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Foreign Countries, Publishing Industry, Scholarly Journals
Peer reviewedVidor, David L.; Futas, Elizabeth – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1988
A study at the Emory University School of Business Administration library compared the effectiveness of faculty members and librarians as book selectors. Effectiveness was measured by comparing selected titles with the Baker list published by the Harvard Business School and with business periodical reviews, and by examining circulation records.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Business Education, College Faculty, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedBrownson, Charles W. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1988
Defines mechanical and expert selection of library materials and investigates the usefulness of mechanical selection in three test cases involving popular novels, German literature, and contemporary poetry. The cost of mechanical selection is examined and more quantification in selection practice is recommended. Data are presented in eight tables,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Evaluation Criteria
