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Subject: Core collection lists for public library systems?
From: "Herman, Tina" <therman@hclib.org>
Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2003 15:37:58 -0500
To: "'SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU'" <SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU>

Greetings,
Is anyone aware of core magazine/journal collection lists developed for
(or by) large to mid-sized public library systems?  In the face of
budget cuts, we are attempting to develop a core list based on
popularity, subject/language coverage, and reference needs.

Are any public systems out there willing to share your list and/or
development strategy?  We are also interested in hearing how other
systems distribute titles across branches (i.e. based on size,
circulation, location, etc.)

Thanks for your suggestions.

Sincerely,

Tina Herman
Collection and Bibliographic Services
Hennepin County Library
952-847-8548
fax: 952-847-8642
therman@hclib.org