Direct Subscription with the Publishers vs. Subscription through Agents - A Case Study

Asoka Das Gupta

doi:10.17821/srels/1984/v21i2/49350

Direct Subscription with the Publishers vs. Subscription through Agents - A Case Study

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Asoka Das Gupta
Regional Research Laboratory, Hyderabad 500007

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https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/1984/v21i2/49350

Abstract

Discusses the problems connected with the subscriptions for periodical directly with the publishers. In contrast, presents the problems with the agents for subscribing for the same. A paradox of problems in agency system is highlighted in India. Suggests the agency system to allievate the problems of library subscription to periodicals.

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1984-01-01

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Gupta, A. D. (1984). Direct Subscription with the Publishers vs. Subscription through Agents - A Case Study. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 21(2), 119–128. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/1984/v21i2/49350

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Volume 21, Issue 2, June 1984

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