TY - JOUR AB - Reviews the various scenarios which exist for library‐vendor relations. Considers the questions which should be asked when evaluating the individual products, services and options of vendors; and the pros and cons of using one or many vendors. Describes a new model ‐ the project approach. Presents examples of various library‐vendor communications ‐ both positive and negative. VL - 11 IS - 4 SN - 0888-045X DO - 10.1108/08880459810242380 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/08880459810242380 AU - Walther James H. PY - 1998 Y1 - 1998/01/01 TI - Assessing library vendor relations: a focus on evaluation and communication T2 - The Bottom Line PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 149 EP - 157 Y2 - 2024/04/16 ER -