How to effectively use the special fund for importing liberal arts books is an important problem.In this paper,two basic indices,information quantity and information value,are proposed.The system of factors involved in the actual measurement and the computing formulas are described.The paper points out the importance of sharing imported books and discusses how to realize resources sharing.
The paper explores the rational allocation of the imported liberal arts books in colleges and universities and its related problems.First,a mathematical model is given based on a group of related factors.Then,a rational book allocation pattern is developed.Finally,the paper discusses the central library based information resources service.