ACQNET v4n026 (May 5, 1994) URL = http://www.infomotions.com/serials/acqnet/acqnet-v4n026 ISSN: 1057-5308 *************** ACQNET, Vol. 4, No. 26, May 5 1994 (1) FROM: Carol Hawks SUBJECT: LAPT Contents v. 18, no. 2 (136 lines) (1)---------------------------------------------------------------- From: Carol Hawks (Ohio State) Subject: LAPT Contents v. 18, no. 2 Date: Mon, 2 May 1994 16:20:13 -0400 _Library Acquisitions: Practice & Theory_ Contents Volume 18, Number 2 Pre-publication Information Issue Expected on 5-2-94 Editorial Gordon Graham. Three R's Out of Balance? Papers Dykeman, Amy. Faculty Citations: An Approach to Assessing the Impact of Diminishing Resources on Scientific Research. In an effort to assess the impact of diminished library resources on scientific research, the Georgia Tech Library collection was evaluated by analyzing the sources cited in the publications of faculty in the applied and physical sciences for 1989. This study indicates that even with substantial periodical cancellations, the periodical collection supports the majority of faculty needs since they primarily rely on core journals in their disciplines. Other materials cited less frequently in published faculty research--monographs, proceedings, technical reports, other serials, and government documents--are examined. The limitations of this method, its institutionally-specific results, and the need to learn more about the information-seeking behaviors of research science faculty are also discussed. Leonard, Barbara G. Collection Management in Australian Academic Libraries: An American Perspective. This paper discusses collection management in Australian academic libraries. The author's sabbatical project was interviewing over 30 academic librarians in October / November of 1992 in eight of the largest research university libraries in Australia. These librarians gave their opinions on selection, acquisitions, assessment, budget allocation, cooperative arrangements, and resource sharing. This paper also explores the recent changes in the higher education system in Australia and its impact on Australian universities and libraries, as well as the part Australia's distance from suppliers plays in procurement of materials. Reinke, Christa Easton. Beyond the Fringe: Administratively Decentralized Collections at the University of Michigan. Little is known about the materials which university departments purchase for their own use. This study examines materials purchased for other departments at the University of Michigan, whether these materials were also held in the University of Michigan University Libraries' collections, and the subjects of the materials purchased. Titles purchased for departmental collections were searched in the Libraries' online public catalog to determine whether they were held by the University Libraries, and if so, their subject. The majority of titles purchased for departmental libraries were held in the University Libraries collection. As a whole, the purchases were concentrated in science, technical, and medical fields; moreover, titles in these fields were more likely than others to be duplicated in the University Library. This study provides initial insight into the relation of independent departmental collections, and raises many questions about the relation of such collections to central university libraries. Eldredge, Mary. United Kingdom Approval Plans and United States Academic Libraries: Are They Neccesary and Cost Effective? This study reports the results of a cost comparison and availability study between United Kingdom imprints and subsequent United States editions. The research found significant differences in price between U.S. and U.K. editions. The impact is greatest when the British pound is high (over $1.70) compared to the dollar. The fact that U.S. publishers also offer discounts off list price, and that U.K. publishers do not, adds to savings that can be achieved by purchasing the U.S. edition. The purpose was to provide more information then was previously available on the efficiency of purchasing U.K. origin titles in the United Kingdom. The main factors remain cost, accessibility, and timeliness. Dole, Wanda V. Myth and Reality: Using the OCLC/AMIGOS Collection Analysis CD To Measure Collections Against Peer Collections and Against Institutional Priorities. Faculty and administrators are quick to measure their institution's library collections against Association of Research Libraries (ARL) statistics and/or the collections of other academic libraries. Both faculty and administrators often choose unrealistic peers for comparison. Such comparisons bring the unrealistic expectation that the library will build collections at the level of better-funded libraries without receiving equivalent funding. This paper describes the use of the OCLC/AMIGOS Collection Analysis CD in documenting the gap between myth and reality and in providing information which will be useful in the development of a rational system for allocating resources. The paper compares the actual acquisitions of a third quartile ARL library (the University of New York at Stony Brook) during a ten-year period (1980-1990) with those of a "mythical" peer group named by the University President (15 university libraries with ARL rankings considerably higher than Stony Brook) and a more realistic peer group (the 27 ARL libraries ranked directly above Stony Brook in the 1990-1991 indexed rankings). Stony Brook acquired only 68% of the titles acquired by the mythical peer group, but 90% of those acquired by the average "realistic" peer. A more detailed subject by subject comparison against the two peer lists provides information useful in dealing with deans, department heads, and faculty. A comparison by subject revealed a discrepancy between the Library's collecting patterns and the goals and priorities of the University. Third priority programs were being supported at a higher level than first and second priority programs. Interviews Aissing, Alena. Atlantis Rising: Publishing and Book Trade in the Czech Republic: An Interview with Jitka Uhdeova, Editor-in-Chief of Atlantis. Kanellos, Nicolas. A Visit with Nicolas Kanellos, Director of Arte Publico Press. Interviewed by Patricia J. Wilson. Conference Reports Axtmann, Margaret Maes. Advanced Collection Management & Development Institute, March 26-28, 1993: A Report. Keating, Lawrence R. II. Highlights of the North American Serials Interest Group, Eighth Annual Conference, Brown University, June 10-13, 1993. Thomson, Mary Beth. The Business of Acquisitions Regional Institute: A Report. Flowers, Janet L. Systems Thinking About Acquisitions and Serials Issues and Trends: A Report on the 1993 Charleston Conference. Review Section Pankake, Marcia. Australian Studies: Acquisition and Collection Development for Libraries. Nisonger, Tom. Advances in Preservation and Access. Volume 1. Meehan-Black, Elizabeth C. Popular Culture and Acquisitions. Munde, Gail. The Video Librarian's Guide to Collection Development and Management. Neugebauer, Rhonda L. Serial Publications Available by Exchange: Mexico, Central America and Panama; Bibliography of Latin American and Caribbean Bibliographies, 1990-1991; and Bibliography of Latin American and Caribbean Bibliographies, 1991- 1992. Patrick, Judi Fouts. Antiquarian, Specialty, and Used Book Sellers: A Subject Guide and Directory. ****** END OF FILE ****** ACQNET, Vol.4, No.26 ****** END OF FILE *******