ACQNET: Recap on question about core journals

From: Eleanor Cook <cookei_at_appstate.edu> Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 14:02:51 -0500 To: acqnet-l_at_listproc.appstate.edu

Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 08:06:33 -0500
From:  Lois Schultz (U. of N. Kentucky) <SCHULTZ_at_nku.edu>
Subject:  Recap on question about core journals

A few weeks ago I posted a question on core journals.  Thanks to all who 
responded. I was asked by three or four individuals to post the 
information I received.  So here is a summary of the replies.

 It is a topic that has interest.  Two individuals requested that an 
article be written.

   1. There are several different processes being used, the only
      processes that were noted more than once were Katz's Magazines for
      Libraries, citation reports and input from the teaching faculty.
   2. Some specific disciplines have a core list or a list that is being
      used as a core list, i.e. Most Cited Legal Periodicals.
   3. Ulrich's Serials Analysis system
   4. Local use
   5. Holdings at benchmark institutions

  <>At Northern Kentucky University we have also looked at what is 
required by accrediting agencies

Lois Schultz
Professor and Head of Technical Services
263 Steely Library
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY 41099
mail toschultz_at_nku.edu <mailto:schultz_at_nku.edu>
(859)572-5275

Original message:

Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 15:56:10 -0500
From: Lois Schultz (N. KY Univ.) <SCHULTZ_at_nku.edu>
Subject: Core list of journal titles

Hi,

I would like to post the following on the list:

We are trying to determine a core list of journals for our collection.  
These would be journals that we would not cut in times of budget cuts.  
Has anyone developed a core list?  If so, I am interested in what 
criteria was used in selecting the titles, how it was accepted by the 
teaching faculty, and how well is it working?

Lois Schultz
Professor and Head of Technical Services
263 Steely Library
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY 41099
mail toschultz_at_nku.edu <mailto:schultz_at_nku.edu>
(859)572-5275

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