Research Library Trends Tables and Graphs · 11
Graph 2
Median Monograph and Serial Expenditures in ARL Libraries, 1986–2008*
-25%
15%
55%
95%
135%
175%
215%
255%
295%
335%
375%
Monographs
Purchased
(0%)
Monograph
Expenditures
(+86%)
Monograph
Unit Cost
(+89%)
Serial
Expenditures
(+374%)
2008 2004 2001 1998 1995 1992 1989 1986
*Includes electronic resources from 1999–2000 onward.
Source: ARL Statistics 2007–2008, Association of Research Libraries, Washington, DC
%
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