Abstract
The problem of selecting which journals to acquire in order to best satisfy library objectives is modeled as a zero-one linear programming problem and examined in detail. The model incorporates an objective function based on expected usage as a measure of journal worth and cost constraints which account for the scarcity of capital. The model can be used to aid the librarian in making better selection decisions, since the objective function can be shown to reflect the evaluation of the library as an information retrieval system and as a service organization. Moreover, the model is seen to be related to inventory problems and scheduling models in industrial operations. Journal usage is discussed as a measure of journal worth and is contrasted to journal productivity. Constraints are considered for scarce resources other than capital and for journal interrelationships.
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