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Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 08:42:28 -0600
From: Karen Chobot <chobot@PLAINS.NODAK.EDU>
Subject: Re: Allocation formulas for serials (Mary Jo Kennedy)

I would like to see either the replies themselves or a summary as well.
Thanks.

Karen

>---------- Forwarded message ----------
>Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 11:26:58 -0600
>From: reynolds@loyno.edu
>Subject: Allocation formulas for serials
>
>I am submitting this inquiry for a colleague of mine who, as the
>result of
>a library reorganization, recently took over responsibility for
>serials.
>
>Are there any good allocation formulas for serials?  We have
>historically
>used allocation formulas for books (considering factors like number of
>departmental majors, average cost per book, circulation statistics,
>etc.),
>but not for serials.
>
>
>Thanks in advance for your help.
>
>
>Rosalee McReynolds
>formerly serials librarian, Loyola University, New Orleans
>now special collections librarian
>
>
Karen M. Chobot, MS, MLS
Reference/Serials Librarian
Mildred Johnson Library
North Dakota State College of Science
800 N. 6th St.
Wahpeton ND 58076
701/671-2385

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