Formalizing the academic library subscription request process

摘要

Libraries want to help connect patrons to the information they need as fast as possible, but budgets do not typically allow unlimited subscription purchases. It is easier to find money for books and other single purchases because they are one-time costs. Subscriptions require an annual commitment of money, and are more difficult to manage, especially considering rising costs and varied prices. Many academic libraries allocate money to departments for library collection purchases.