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Peer reviewedGoyal, S. K. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1972
Procedures for solving the problem of overordering copies of books for which fewer copies would be sufficient are discussed. (SJ)
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Acquisition, Library Collections, Library Material Selection
Peer reviewedLewis, Shirley – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1985
This paper outlines practical steps to be taken that will include nonprint materials in the mainstream procedures of technical services operations--selection, order records, cataloging, post-cataloging operations, policy and procedure formation, loan period, checkout techniques, inspecting returns. Integration of nonprint materials into the main…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Library Acquisition, Library Circulation, Library Collections
Peer reviewedDupont, Jerry; Dodson, Suzanne Cates – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1986
Two articles summarize qualities of medium being used in production of microforms: silver halide film, diazo film, and vesicular film. Highlights include policy of Law Library Microform Consortium, a nonprofit library cooperative and major supplier of legal materials on microfiche; archival storage and preservation; and recent recommendations.…
Descriptors: Information Storage, Library Acquisition, Library Collections, Microforms
Peer reviewedTuttle, Marcia – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1986
Presents an informal report of seminar entitled "Learned Journals: The Problem of Pricing and Buying Round," held in London on March 22, 1985, in attempt to answer charges of discriminatory pricing. Price differential of British scholarly journals, costs, marketing, and role of subscription agent are discussed. Seven sources are given.…
Descriptors: Costs, Foreign Countries, Library Acquisition, Library Collections
