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Publication Date: 1997
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Studying the Value of Library and Information Services. Part I: Establishing a Theoretical Framework.
Saracevic, Tefko; Kantor, Paul B.
Journal of the American Society for Information Science, v48 n6 p527-42 Jun 1997
The first of two parts, this article discusses concepts of value and establishes a theory of use-oriented value for information and information services. Examines the notion of value in philosophy, economics, and library and information services; explores the connection between value and relevance; and develops models of information use and library and information service use. (PEN)
Descriptors: Economics, Information Services, Library Research, Library Services, Models, Philosophy, Theories, Use Studies, Values
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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