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Direct linkJasper, Richard P. – Acquisitions Librarian, 2005
The advent of online journals, bundled packages, and consortial "big deals" means that librarians have to work harder than ever when budget shortfalls require cutting serials. This article recounts the experience of the Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library in its journal cancellation project of 2002.
Descriptors: Electronic Journals, Medical Libraries, Library Policy, Library Administration
