Publication of the 1996 U.S. Periodical Price Index represents the 36th annual study of this type sponsored by the Library Materials Price Index Committee (LMPIC) of ALA's Association of Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS). For the 12thconsecutive year, the price index is based on subscription price information supplied, compiled, and analyzed by the Faxon Company, which shares the committee's concern for and interest in serials pricing trends. This annual study follows guidelines, definitions, and criteria established in the ANSI standard (Z39.20-1983) for price indexes.
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