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Kiger, Jack E.; Wise, Kenneth – Library Administration and Management, 1995
Discusses how to use attribute sampling to assess the accuracy of a library circulation system. Describes the nature of sampling, sampling risk, and nonsampling error. Presents nine steps for using attribute sampling to determine the maximum percentage of incorrect records in a circulation system. (AEF)
Descriptors: Error of Measurement, Guides, Library Circulation, Library Collection Development
Peer reviewedKiger, Jack E.; Wise, Ken – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1996
Attribute sampling can be used to audit academic library collections, clarify cataloging and access problems, evaluate allocation strategies, and make collection development decisions. Attribute sampling involves randomly sampling the physical collection and catalog records to conduct relationship tests between them. Guidelines are provided for…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Audits (Verification), Cataloging
