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A Model Methodology for Selecting Women's Studies Core Journals.
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Mack, Thura – Library and Information Science Research, 1991
Citation analysis of the journal "Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society" was shown to be a useful tool for defining the core collection for a women's studies program. Analysis over a 10-year period produced a list of 20 of the most frequently cited journals for women's studies and related fields. (six references) (LAE)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Citation Analysis, Higher Education, Library Collection Development
Some Determinants of Journal Holding Patterns in Academic Libraries.
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McCain, Katherine W. – Library and Information Science Research, 1992
Reports results of a study that examined academic library holdings for core journals in genetics and economics to identify quantitative and qualitative journal characteristics that are predictors of the number of libraries subscribing to the journal. Variables investigated include subject area, publisher, price, longevity, impact factor, prestige…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliometrics, Economics, Genetics