On the Merits of Direct Observation of Periodical Usage: An Empirical Study.

Bustion, Marifran; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ454725

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Publication Date: 1992

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On the Merits of Direct Observation of Periodical Usage: An Empirical Study.

Bustion, Marifran; And Others

College and Research Libraries, v53 n6 p537-50 Nov 1992

An auxiliary study of the direct observation method for counting periodical usage in Evans Library at Texas A&M University found that student observations contain substantial error and that aggregation problems and cost issues are fundamental constraints to this method. Concludes direct observation may be useful in calibrating the results of other methods. (13 references/notes) (EA)

Descriptors: College Libraries, College Students, Field Tests, Higher Education, Library Collection Development, Naturalistic Observation, Periodicals, Reliability, Research Methodology, Use Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires

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Language: English

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