Improving Library Effectiveness: A Proposal for Applying Fuzzy Set Concepts in the Management of Large Collections.

Robinson, Earl J.; Turner, Stephen J.

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Publication Date: 1981-Nov

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Improving Library Effectiveness: A Proposal for Applying Fuzzy Set Concepts in the Management of Large Collections.

Robinson, Earl J.; Turner, Stephen J.

Journal of the American Society for Information Science, v32 n6 p458-62 Nov 1981

Fuzzy set theory, a mathematical modeling technique that allows for the consideration of such factors as "professional expertise" in decision making, is discussed as a tool for use in libraries--specifically in collection management. The fundamentals of fuzzy set theory are introduced and a reference list is included. (JL)

Descriptors: Libraries, Library Administration, Library Circulation, Library Collections, Library Science, Mathematical Models, Resource Allocation, Set Theory

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