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The Journal Selection Problem in a University Library System

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  • D. H. Kraft

    (University of Maryland)

  • T. W. Hill, Jr.

    (Purdue University)

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The problem of selecting which journals to acquire in order to best satisfy library objectives is examined and modeled as a zero-one linear programming problem This is done using an objective function based on expected usage as a measure of journal worth and on cost constraints which account for the scarcity of capital. A dynamic programming algorithm is used to break down the larger problem into smaller sub-problems and to generate a feasible solution. Special cases where the solution is optimal are presented and discussed in terms of their implications for the library. An example problem is presented to illustrate the algorithm.

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  • D. H. Kraft & T. W. Hill, Jr., 1973. "The Journal Selection Problem in a University Library System," Management Science, INFORMS, vol. 19(6), pages 613-626, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:ormnsc:v:19:y:1973:i:6:p:613-626
    DOI: 10.1287/mnsc.19.6.613
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