Measurement of Use and Resulting Access Allocation Decisions.

Hayes, Robert M.

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ERIC Number: EJ459841

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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Measurement of Use and Resulting Access Allocation Decisions.

Hayes, Robert M.

Library and Information Science Research, v14 n4 p361-77 Oct-Dec 1992

Presents a model for decision making concerning allocation of academic library materials to various levels of access (e.g., branch or central library open access shelving, compact shelving, depository facility, or interlibrary loan). Variables included in the model are the size of the collection, distribution of use, effects of time on use, and library costs. (24 references) (MES)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Decision Making, Higher Education, Information Storage, Library Administration, Library Materials, Models, Tables (Data), Use Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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