College & Research Libraries: Its First Forty Years

Abstract

College and Research Libraries began publication in Dec 39. Examines the changes that occurred in its publication and citation patterns during the 40 years 1939-79. Data are generally described in terms of 8 5-year periods, and the findings of this study are compared with the results of similar studies of various subject literatures. An overall trend toward greater adherence to the norms of scholarly publication in other disciplines was observed.