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1. University libraries and scholarly communication: a study prepared for The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Author

Cummings, Anthony M., Witte, Marcia L., Bowen, William G., Lazarus, Laura O., and Ekman, Richard H.

Subjects
University and college libraries -- Management, Libraries and publishing -- Analysis, Library equipment and supplies -- Evaluation, Library finance -- Analysis, Libraries -- Analysis, Library administration -- Analysis, Business, Library and information science, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation -- Research
Abstract

A study on university libraries prepared for the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation shows that there are several factors affecting the present state of libraries, which in turn threaten their role as promoters of scholarship and scholarly communication. Serving as a medium in the exchange of ideas between writers and readers, research libraries undergo changes in the delivery of service to patrons as pressures, which range from the rising costs of library materials and space up to the imminent effects of technological advancement, set in.

Published
1996

2. The market for academic journals

Author

Phillips, Owen R. and Phillips, Lori J.

Subjects
Libraries and publishing -- Analysis, Periodical publishing -- Analysis, Business, Business, general, Economics
Abstract

Library journal subscriptions are treated as a public good. A monopoly publisher sells subscriptions to both libraries and individuals. For individuals, the journal is a private good. Profit maximization can [...]

Published
2002

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