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Explain the different methods of procuring serials. |
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Answer» Different methods of procuring Serials are: i. Subscription: A subscription is defined as the arrangement by which, in return for a sum paid in advance, a periodical, newspaper or other serial is provided for a specified number of issues or specified period of time. ii. Membership: A serial subscription may also be obtained through membership of a society, association or organization. iii. Gifts: Libraries may get serials as gifts. These may be solicited and unsolicited gifts. iv. Deposit: libraries may receive serials under legal deposit like under the delivery of Books Act 1954. v. Exchange: A library may get a journal published by other institution in exchange for a journal published by its own parent institution. |
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