Laying the groundwork: using relational databases for serials review decisions

Author: Langley Anne  

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd

ISSN: 0888-045X

Source: The Bottom Line: Managing Library Finances, Vol.11, Iss.4, 1998-04, pp. : 146-148

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Abstract

Explains how an academic library gathered data for and then used relational databases of faculty information and journals data to make purchasing decisions and how it plans to build on these databases for future serials reviews. Describes the survey process and lists database fields and criteria used in making purchasing decisions.