Patron-driven acquisitions at the City University of New York: A case study

In this article, the authors describe a patron-driven acquisitions plan successfully implemented at the City University of New York. The authors provide background on the City University of New York and the plan's suitability for such a large consortial library group using examples from the literature and their own experience. The planning, implementation, and outcomes of the plan are discussed as well as thoughts for the future.

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