ABSTRACT
This paper combines insights from the Sociology of Science concerning the strong role of thesis advisors in shaping the attitudes of young scientists with an appreciation of Journal Citation Reports in identifying families of related journals. The result is a series of tools for the librarian to use in anticipating or confirming the journal purchase request of this particular clientele. It is shown that checklists based on the individual master/apprentice relationship can be prepared prior to the first meeting of librarian and young scientist, can be used with confidence in negotiations, and are often superior to lists based on more generalized data. A successful test involving the case studies of 231 young biochemists and their advisors is offered as tentative validation of these procedures.
