Abstract

Discussion of allocation of library acquisitions budgets, especially for monographs, focuses on the proportional use statistic (i.e., a value that compares circulation and holdings in a subject area). Topics addressed include economics; benefits that libraries provide; use of the collection by patrons; computers as aids to resource allocation; monitoring journal use; and electronic information. (30 references) (LRW)

Citation

Carrigan, D.P. (1992). Improving Return on Investment: A Proposal for Allocating the Book Budget. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 18(5), 292. Retrieved June 9, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/147167/.

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Keywords

• Budgeting
• Economic Factors
• Electronic Libraries
• Library Acquisition
• Library Automation
• Library Circulation
• Library Collections
• Library Expenditures
• Library Services
• Library Statistics
• Monographs
• Periodicals
• Ratios (Mathematics)
• Resource Allocation
• Use Studies
• Users (Information)