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Approval Plan Materials and Direct Orders: Differences and Similarities

Osorio, Nestor L. (1988) Approval Plan Materials and Direct Orders: Differences and Similarities. In Grayson, Lawrence P. and Biedenbach, Joseph M., Eds. Proceedings American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference (1988 : Portland) 4, pp. 1729-1735, Portland, Oregon (USA).

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify several characteristics of scientific and technical monographs received from approval plans and those selected using direct orders or form selections. The subjects included are applied physics, applied mathematics, electrical/mechanical engineering and technology. Data Collected during the years 1983-1985 were used to find out the distribution by call number, place and year of publication, cost, circulation count and reading level.

Keywords:Approval plans, Engineering/technical collections, Direct orders.
Subjects:J. Technical services in libraries, archives, museum. > JA. Acquisitions.
ID Code:3972
Deposited By:Osorio, Nestor L.
Deposited On:08 June 2005
Alternative Locations:http://nlosorio.cjb.net
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