ERIC Number: EJ315620
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Publication Date: 1985
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Cost Benefit Analysis and Other Fun and Games.
White, Herbert S.
Library Journal, v110 n3 p118-21 Feb 15 1985
Discussion of application of cost benefit analysis (CBA) accounting techniques to libraries highlights user willingness to be charged for services provided, reasons why CBA will not work in library settings, libraries and budgets, cost distribution on basis of presumed or expected use, implementation of information-seeking behavior control, and cost-effective management. (EJS)
Descriptors: Accounting, Budgets, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Library Administration, Library Services
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Language: English
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Note: Adapted from paper presented at Military Librarians Workshop (28th, October 1984).
