CDL-REFERENCE TEXTS

From: Lynn Sipe <lsipe_at_usc.edu> Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 18:05:09 -0800 To: COLLDV-L_at_usc.edu

From: Ibironke Lawal <ilawal_at_hsc.vcu.edu>

More recently, we have noticed an upsurge in the number of digital
reference texts such as encyclopedias, handbooks etc. Before the digital
era, these were exclusively print publications, purchased with one time
money. Now, publishers demand ongoing subscsriptions to these materials.
Since the budget allocation in most institutions is cut and dry, (one
time fund for monographs, standing order subscriptions and annual
subsriptions money for serials), I am wondering how you all have been
making adjustments to accomodate this new phenomenon?

Thank you very much

Ibironke Lawal
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Ibironke Lawal

Engineering and Science Librarian

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond Va 23284-2033

Phone:(804)828-1112

Fax:  (804)828-0151

E-Mail: iolawal_at_vcu.edu

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