Use of a Locally-Developed Worksheet for Multiple Journal Requests to Simplify the Review Process

Authors

Steven W. Brown, George Washington UniversityFollow
Kathe Obrig, George Washington UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Keywords

Library Collection Development; Journal Selection; Faculty Surveys; Medical Libraries

Publication Date

10-2010

Abstract

Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library developed a worksheet to aid in making collection development decisions for the George Washington University Medical Center. This worksheet would enable the library to give priority to departments with less journal coverage. By conducting departmental surveys, the library was able to prioritize purchases regarding the journal collection. This poster presentation explains the development, results, and benefits of the worksheet, which was created in Microsoft Excel.

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Delivered at: Medical Library Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter Annual Meeting, October 2010.