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Lewis, David W. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1984
A market system based on user subsidies which can provide libraries with a mechanism for accurately determining user need and incentives to provide more efficient services is suggested. Benefits of the market, equity, assessing staff performance, and exploiting new technologies are highlighted. Nineteen references are provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Fees, Higher Education, Information Needs