A Study of the Problem of the Aging of Books in University Libraries: Strategies for Countering Its Effects.

Xiaorong, Fang

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ERIC Number: EJ450356

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Publication Date: 1992

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A Study of the Problem of the Aging of Books in University Libraries: Strategies for Countering Its Effects.

Xiaorong, Fang

Journal of the American Society for Information Science, v43 n7 p501-05 Aug 1992

Examines the problem of aging of books in university libraries and presents a mathematical model of the aging process. Indexes for the aging time limit, over-age book rate, and aging rate are suggested; use of the mean unit price is considered; and countermeasures for control of the aging process are proposed. (four references) (MES)

Descriptors: Books, College Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Higher Education, Library Collection Development, Library Materials, Library Planning, Mathematical Formulas, Mathematical Models, Obsolescence, Tables (Data)

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

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Language: English

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