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Brunet, Patrick J.; Shiflett, Lee – RQ, 1992
Discusses the factors book dealers consider when assigning value to out-of-print and antiquarian books, including desirability, scarcity, and condition. Guidelines for pricing are followed by descriptions of the major tools general libraries may use in acquiring old books. (16 references) (EA)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Costs, Guidelines, Guides
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Clark, Barton M.; Clark, Sharon E. – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 1981
Methods for determining core anthropological journals are reviewed, including basic lists, user studies, and citation analysis. Merits and limitations of each method are assessed. Twenty-six references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Abstracts, Anthropology, Citations (References), Indexes
Clasquin, F. F. – Library Journal, 1979
Nine tables compare prices, indexing coverage, and library popularity of periodical titles for 1977 to 1979. Titles are chosen from indexing services' authority groups and are listed by subject. Based on number of library subscriptions from indexing services, a "weighted price" serves as a budget guideline. (SW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cost Indexes, Libraries, Library Collections
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Boyce, Bert R.; Funk, Mark – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1978
A comparison of the Bradfordian ranking of journals by their production of papers in a subset of psychological literature with the same journals ranked by quality of papers judged by their frequency of citation shows no significant correlation. Quality is more closely related to journal circulation and rejection rates. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Citation Indexes, Citations (References), Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
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Spencer, Michael D. G. – RQ, 1986
This discussion of the failure to include many book reviews by indexes in selected subject fields and by several general indexes highlights the technique used to check review materials in selected magazines to see what was actually indexed, the policies of specific indexes, and the practical consequences for librarians. (EM)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Comparative Analysis, Content Analysis, Indexes
Still, Julie M.; Kassabian, Vibiana – EContent, 1999
Examines how libraries and librarians can compare full-text general periodical indices, using ProQuest Direct, Periodical Abstracts (via Ovid), and EBSCOhost as examples. Explores breadth and depth of coverage; manipulation of results (email/download/print); ease of use (searching); and indexing quirks. (AEF)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Electronic Publishing, Electronic Text, Evaluation
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MacEwan, Bonnie; And Others – RQ, 1992
This overview of the review literature is designed to assist librarians selecting CD-ROMs, applications software, and online databases. Described are specific directories, periodicals, review sources, and indexes that review electronic technologies. A chart analyzing the features of these sources is included. (EA)
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection, Databases, Directories
Glantz, Shelley – Book Report, 1997
Responding to an informal survey, 96 media specialists named favorite software, CD-ROMs, and online sites. This article lists automation packages, electronic encyclopedias, CD-ROMs, electronic magazine indexes, CD-ROM and online database services, electronic sources of current events, laser disks for grades 6-12, word processing programs for…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Encyclopedias