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Peer reviewedSchad, Jasper G. – College and Research Libraries, 1987
Describes attempts to develop quantitative formulas for determining book fund allocations, and discusses the difficulties of this approach in a university environment characterized by scarce resources and conflicting departmental goals. A set of procedural rules intended to promote fair and equitable allocations is presented. (36 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Books, College Environment, Decision Making
Peer reviewedWoodsworth, Anne; And Others – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1989
Presents a conceptual model of the information activities of the research library of the future. The future boundary conditions that will affect the library are discussed, including premises about the university, the information industry, technological developments, and governmental priorities. Steps for turning the model into reality are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Environment, Government Role, Higher Education
