Managing Children's Library Collections through Objective Data.

Hippenhammer, Craighton

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ERIC Number: EJ337773

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Publication Date: 1986

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Managing Children's Library Collections through Objective Data.

Hippenhammer, Craighton

Top of the News, v42 n3 p309-13 Spr 1986

Reports on output measures that can give children's librarians additional information to better control collections and make better selection and weeding decisions. Statistical comparisons utilizing circulation data (comparing circulation year to year, circulation to patrons served, circulation to number of materials owned) and availability of materials are discussed. (7 references) (EJS)

Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Circulation, Library Collection Development, Library Collections, Library Planning, Library Research, Library Statistics, Library Surveys, Program Evaluation, Research Methodology, Statistical Analysis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - General; Reports - Research

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Audience: Media Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

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