An inexpensive method for analyzing the cost-effectiveness of a liberal arts college's journal collection is described. The author offers an answer to the, question: "What tire the criteria for delermininp, the cast-effectiveness of a journal collection, and how can the criteria he measured?" The resulting analysis is bused on measuremments of journal use, journal subscription prices, and course enrollment by academic, department. Journal use data are also applied to shelf space management. Data collection methods are explained, and results of collection analysis are presented. The importance and benefits of empirical analysis of journal collections are discussed, and practical applications oj the analysis are described.
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