Abstract

Comments on impact of photocopying, networking, and resource sharing on acquisitions programs of research libraries and describes fiscal situation in academic institutions, specifically in Massachusetts Institute of Technology libraries. Electronic publishing, role of research library as subscriber and intermediary, and communication between publishers and librarians are discussed. References are cited. (EJS)

Citation

Lucker, J.K. (1984). Publishers and Librarians: Reflections of a Research Library Administrator. Library Quarterly, 54(1), 48-60. Retrieved December 7, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/135687/.

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Keywords

• academic libraries
• higher education
• Library Acquisition
• Library Cooperation
• Library Expenditures
• Library Materials
• Library Networks
• Publishing Industry
• Reprography
• Research Libraries
• Technological Advancement