A METHOD FOR BUILDING CORE JOURNAL LISTS IN INTERDISCIPLINARY SUBJECTAREAS

This paper describes a simple method for developing a list of core ser ials in a particular subject field by analysing article citations in e lectronic indexes. The Simple Index Method overcomes the difficulties in building a core list for serials in interdisciplinary fields by usi ng multiple indexes which cover various aspects of the subject. This m ethod permits the collection development librarian to develop a core l ist when standard bibliographies or specific indexing and abstracting tools are lacking and to tailor that list to the needs of the local si tuation.