We have separate budget lines for print and online.   It helps in doing cost comparisons.   We do combine individual subscriptions and databases in the online category and haven't had a problem with it.   I suppose it depends on the needs of you individual institution.

Judith A. Koveleskie
Periodicals Librarian
Seton Hill University
Reeves Memorial Library
Greensburg, PA  15601

724-838-7828

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Subject: [SERIALST] Budget Lines for Serials, Databases, and other Electronic Resources

Hello,

We are restricting our budget, and I have a question for you.  Does anyone combine the budget lines for serials and databases into one category such as continuing resources, or do you separate it out? What do you find are the benefits and drawback for each?

Thank you.

Tracey Thompson
Acquisitions Librarian/College Asst. Professor
New Mexico State University Library
MSC 3475 PO Box 30006
Las Cruces, NM 88003

Phone: 575-646-8093
Fax: 575-646-7077
Skype: Jenymn
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Email: thomtd@nmsu.edu <mailto:thomtd@nmsu.edu>