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Article Information:
Title:
Optimizing the size of journal collections in libraries
Author(s):
R.H.A. Wessels
Journal:
Interlending & Document Supply
Year:
1995
Volume:
Issue:
Page:
18 - 21
ISSN:
0264-1615
DOI:
10.1108/02641619510155031
Publisher:
MCB UP Ltd
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Abstract:
Libraries are increasingly dependent on remote document supply to
fill gaps in their own collections. Budget restrictions sometimes lead
to a situation in which the local collection is too small and there is
over-reliance on remote supply. Depicts a model by which a clear
indication can be given for the optimal size of a local collection.
Provides two examples for specific libraries. Application to other
libraries is possible by changing the four parameters of the model. The
model is only applicable in an environment where the quality of remote
document supply is guaranteed. Presents a short description of the
international document supply services of the Jupiter consortium in The
Netherlands.
Keywords:
Collection management, Document supply, Libraries
Article Type:
Technical paper