Publication of the 2000 U.S. Periodical Price Index represents the 40th annual study of this type sponsored by the Library Materials Price Index Committee (LMPIC) of the ALA's Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS). For the 16th consecutive year, the price index is based on subscription price information supplied, compiled, and analyzed by Faxon, RoweCom Academic Services (formerly the Faxon Company), which shares the committee's concern for and interest in serials pricing treads. The annual study follows guidelines, definitions, and criteria established in the ANSI standard (X39.20-1983) for library materials price indexes.
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