The Circulation/Acquisition Ratio: An Input-Output Measure for Libraries.

Levine, Marilyn M.

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ERIC Number: EJ242687

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Publication Date: 1980

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The Circulation/Acquisition Ratio: An Input-Output Measure for Libraries.

Levine, Marilyn M.

Information Processing and Management, v16 n6 p313-15 1980

Describes a method for measuring library impact by calculating the ratio of materials circulated in a time unit to those acquired in that period. A breakdown by Dewey Decimal Classification for a hypothetical library is reported, as well as how this ratio can be interpreted. (BK)

Descriptors: Influences, Input Output Analysis, Libraries, Library Acquisition, Library Circulation, Library Materials

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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