A Cost Comparison of Manual and Automated Circulation Systems in University Libraries: The Case of the Ibadan University Library.

Alabi, G. A.

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Publication Date: 1985

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A Cost Comparison of Manual and Automated Circulation Systems in University Libraries: The Case of the Ibadan University Library.

Alabi, G. A.

Information Processing and Management, v21 n6 p525-33 1985

Describes study of manual and experimental automated circulation systems in a university library in Nigeria. Data were collected for eight circulation activities in order to calculate the direct labor costs of circulating a book on each system. Automated system's book circulation costs were higher although direct labor costs were less. (MBR)

Descriptors: College Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Developing Nations, Library Automation, Library Circulation, Library Research, Microcomputers, Online Systems, Research Methodology, Statistical Analysis, Tables (Data), Time Management

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Language: English

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