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Use study of Excerpta Medica abstract journals: to drop or not to drop?

E C Alligood, E Russo-Martin, R A Peterson

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association|July 1, 1983

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Summary

Library directors studied Excerpta Medica use due to rising periodical costs. Personal interviews revealed low usage, leading to reduced subscriptions and increased promotion of remaining sections.

Area of Science:

Medical Librarianship
Information Science

Background:

Rising periodical subscription costs pose challenges for health sciences libraries.
Claude Moore Health Sciences Library faced concerns regarding the cost-effectiveness of its print periodical collection.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the usage and value of the print copy of Excerpta Medica.
To inform decisions regarding subscription renewals and collection management.

Main Methods:

Conducted a six-part study including availability checks, staff perceptions, literature review, recorded usage, user surveys, and personal interviews.
Focused on personal interviews with library users and relevant departments to gauge Excerpta Medica's utility.

Main Results:

User surveys (recorded use and opinions) yielded limited responses.
Personal interviews provided valuable insights into actual usage levels and user interest.
The study indicated that certain sections of Excerpta Medica were underutilized.

Conclusions:

The library decided to discontinue some sections of Excerpta Medica based on usage data.
Remaining sections will be actively promoted to enhance their visibility and utilization.

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Use Study Of Excerpta Medica Abstract Journals: To Drop Or Not To Drop?