Circulation of Federal Documents: A Guide to Selection.

Nollen, Sheila H.

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ERIC Number: EJ405658

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Publication Date: 1989

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Circulation of Federal Documents: A Guide to Selection.

Nollen, Sheila H.

Illinois Libraries, v71 n9 p471-76 Nov 1989

Describes how analysis of the circulation of federal government publications over a 40-month period at Western Illinois University revealed patterns of usage that allowed the library to make more informed collection management decisions. The most frequently circulated classes of government documents are listed as a guide for other depository libraries. (eight references) (CLB)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Depository Libraries, Federal Government, Government Publications, Guidelines, Higher Education, Library Circulation, Library Collection Development, Library Material Selection, Use Studies, User Needs (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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