Approval Program Timing Study: Baker & Taylor vs Blackwell North America Available to Purchase

A study of two approval program dealers was conducted by the Collection Development Department at California State University, Los Angeles. The purpose of the study was to compare the length of time it takes for each dealer to supply current American imprints to the library after publication, using a predetermined set of subject guidelines. While the timeliness of the materials supplied was the primary purpose of the study, other factors, such as number of titles supplied under the same set of subject guidelines, discount, charges for postage and handling, etc., were also considered. Based on these findings, a determination was to be made as to which dealer would supply approval program materials to the library in the future.