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Wall, Celia; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1990
Describes a survey of academic libraries that examined whether the availability of abstracting and indexing services online has resulted in the cancellation of equivalent print subscriptions. The results indicate that subscriptions are being cancelled at a significant rate because of cost and lack of use rather than the availability of online…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Cost Effectiveness

Hacken, Richard D. – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Compares, contrasts, and critiques predictions that have been made about the future of research libraries, focusing on the impact of technology on the library's role and users' needs. The discussion includes models for the adaptation of new technologies that may assist in library planning and change. (38 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adoption (Ideas), Bibliographic Databases, Futures (of Society)