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Weil, S. – Special Libraries, 1979
A survey on the use of journals at the Soreq Nuclear Research Center Library was conducted to determine whether the allocation of the largest share of the total library budget to journal subscriptions is justified, and which journals are in low use and could thus be discontinued. The findings, including criteria developed for defining core…
Descriptors: Costs, Library Research, Library Surveys, Periodicals

Stewart, Alva W. – Special Libraries, 1984
Reports results of a 1972 onsite survey and a 1981 follow-up questionnaire survey examining purposes and programs of 11 selected United States urban research centers and their libraries. Center staff, publications and expenditures, and center libraries (purpose, collection size and subject areas, staffing patterns) are highlighted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Expenditures, Library Collections, Library Personnel, Periodicals

Schloman, Barbara Frick; Ahl, Ruth E. – Special Libraries, 1979
A questionnaire was sent to the primary users of an academic departmental library to determine the number of years each journal should be shelved in the library. Based on this inquiry, journal retention schedules were established. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Biochemistry, Library Research, Periodicals

Black, George W., Jr. – Special Libraries, 1976
Descriptors: College Libraries, Library Collections, Library Research, Periodicals