Modeling an Academic Approval Program

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Abstract

A model for core-collection development appropriate for large and medium-sized research libraries is proposed. A strategy of mechanical selection is suggested that will ensure the quality of core selection as well as release selectors from the burden of core selection so they might spend more time identifying difficult materials

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The authors would like to acknowledge the assistance of Robert S. Baker, Information Analyst at Oregon State University, in creating the illustrations for figures 1 and 2.

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Academic approval programs, 80/20 core, core-collection development

Citation

John C. Calhoun, James K. Bracken, and Kenneth L. Firestein, "Modeling an Academic Approval Program," assisted by Robert S. Baker. Library Resources & Technical Services 34, July (1990): 367-379.