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Peer reviewedHoubeck, Robert L., Jr. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1987
Discussion of the trend of increasing journal prices includes an examination of possible reasons for such price increases and methods by which libraries may alleviate this trend through consumer awareness and competitive market techniques. (CLB)
Descriptors: Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Economic Climate, Library Expenditures
Kingma, Bruce R. – 1996
This book provides readers with an introduction to economics and cost-benefit analysis and will be particularly valuable to individuals who are, or plan to be, managers of information services in academic, public, or special libraries. Part 1 provides a rational for economic studies in librarianship, specifically, gaining understanding of consumer…
Descriptors: Consumer Economics, Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making, Economic Factors
