Science libraries consolidated/departmental?
DOI: 10.1063/1.3051014
Argument over the degree of centralization of technical library facilities in universities, industrial organizations, or governmental institutions is widespread. The lines of difference are fairly clear. Library administrators claim that centralization is required for economical, efficient acquisition and management of the huge numbers of publications involved in an up‐to‐date, well‐stocked library. Users, on the other hand, argue that they cannot read and study effectively and efficiently unless frequently used documents are within easy reach.
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More about the Authors
Harvey Marron. Science Information Exchange, Smithsonian Institution.
