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Observations of Browsing Behavior in an Academic Library.
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Ross, Johanna – College and Research Libraries, 1983
Presents results of study conducted at Physical Sciences Library, University of California, Davis, employing unobtrusive observation techniques to determine user browsing activity. Tables indicating circulation, observed browsers, total browsers, books removed, books replaced, time duration, and browsing frequency by time of day are appended. (EJS)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Library Materials, Library Surveys
Circulation Service Desk Operations: Costing and Management Data.
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Weaver-Meyers, Pat; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1985
University of Oklahoma Libraries conducted a cost study of circulation service-desk operations. Using percentages of staff time occupied in particular tasks, pay rates, indirect costs, and overhead, total costs were computed on task-by-task basis. Information served as basis for reorganization of work assignments and revision of staff scheduling.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Costs, Higher Education, Library Administration