Acquisitions and inflation

Abstract

The scope of American academic libraries during 1969–1990. Reviews the literature on price increases in library materials. Describes price increases in terms of material types, size and reasons for increases as well as possible solutions. Commercial (especially European) publishers raise prices freely because researchers must publish articles and read journals to succeed. Paper costs, foreign exchange rates, increased numbers of titles and pages, and falling subscription rates are also factors. Possible solutions are to cancel journals, use document delivery and electronic journals. Librarians and researchers should use their influence to control costs.

Citation

Hartman, A. (1995), "Acquisitions and inflation", Collection Building, Vol. 14 No. 4, pp. 5-11. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb023407