Zhang, L (Zhang, Li) Citation analysis for collection development: A study of international relations journal literature LIBRARY COLLECTIONS ACQUISITIONS & TECHNICAL SERVICES, 31 (3-4): 195-207 2007

[Eugene Garfield]

E-mail Address: lzhang at library.msstate.edu 

Author(s): Zhang, L (Zhang, Li) 

Title: Citation analysis for collection development: A study of 
international relations journal literature 

Source: LIBRARY COLLECTIONS ACQUISITIONS & TECHNICAL SERVICES, 31 (3-4): 
195-207 2007 

Language: English 

Document Type: Article 

Author Keywords: international relations studies; collection development; 
citation analysis 

Keywords Plus: POLITICAL-SCIENCE; SOCIAL-SCIENCES; SOCIOLOGY 

Abstract: By examining citations in international relations journal 
articles published between 2000 and 2005, this study reveals that 
international relations scholars more heavily rely on books rather than on 
journals. Less than 2% of the citations are from electronic resources. 
Materials in foreign languages are utilized insignificantly, with English 
language citations dominating the research literature. The analysis of 
subject scatter details the main disciplines that are associated with 
international relations research. Qualitative scholars cite a higher 
proportion of monographic literature, while quantitative scholars display 
a higher journal citation rate. (c) 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights 
reserved. 

Addresses: Mississippi State Univ Lib, Mississippi State, MS 39762 USA 

Reprint Address: Zhang, L, Mississippi State Univ Lib, 395 Hardy Rd, 
Mississippi State, MS 39762 USA. 

E-mail Address: lzhang at library.msstate.edu 

Cited Reference Count: 15 

Times Cited: 0 

Publisher: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD 

Publisher Address: THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 
1GB, ENGLAND 

ISSN: 1464-9055 

DOI: 10.1016/j.lcats.2007.11.001 

29-char Source Abbrev.: LIBR COLLECT ACQUIS TECH SERV 

ISO Source Abbrev.: Libr. Collect Acquis. Tech. Serv. 

Source Item Page Count: 13 

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