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Hoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 2002
The most surprising response from the "Library Journal" 2002 survey of 150 public libraries is that circulation is up after declines for the past couple of years. Budgets are holding their own, with a slight increase overall of 3%. Aggressive merchandising, promotion, and better circulation systems point to success. (AEF)
Descriptors: Advertising, Budgets, Library Circulation, Library Collection Development
Gore, Daniel – Library Journal, 1975
By eliminating little-used books and buying multiple copies of popular titles, the usefulness of an academic library could be almost doubled without any need for increased space. (PF)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Library Circulation, Library Collections, Library Facilities
Avallone, Susan – Library Journal, 1984
Reports on third annual mini-survey on religious books in 30 public libraries across nation covering seven areas: regularity of purchase of religious materials; percentage of book budget used; percentage of circulation; collection policies; gifts; patron demand; attempt to "balance" book collection on certain issues; pressure from…
Descriptors: Library Acquisition, Library Circulation, Library Collections, Library Material Selection
Sivulich, Kenneth G. – Library Journal, 1989
Discusses the increase in circulation over the past seven years at the Queens Borough Public Library. Improvements in collections, promotion, and services responsible for this increase are examined, and circulation data are presented in graphs. (MES)
Descriptors: Graphs, Library Administration, Library Circulation, Library Collection Development
Lettner, Loretta L.; And Others – Library Journal, 1985
Three articles present: results of survey of use of videocassettes and audiocassettes in academic and public libraries; (2) results of a survey of library collections of audiocassettes of books and their acceptance by patrons; and (3) a description of the operation of a videocircuit by a regional library system. (EJS)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Audiotape Cassettes, Higher Education, Library Circulation
Gore, Daniel – Library Journal, 1975
Suggestions are given for improving the availability of a library's most-requested books. (PF)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Interlibrary Loans, Library Acquisition, Library Circulation
Adams, Charles J.; Robinson, Joel – Library Journal, 1972
Indiana's Michigan City Public Library was the first in the nation to serve all regardless of residence and the first to establish a branch library in a large, enclosed, heated shopping mall. The results of these new services are discussed. (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Library Circulation, Library Material Selection, Library Services
Avallone, Susan; Fox, Bette-Lee – Library Journal, 1986
Reports on the third "Library Journal" survey of public and academic audiovisual specialists and media librarians, which focused on the long-term outlook for audiocassette and videocassette collections. The survey covered present and planned budgets, circulation growth, selection criteria, theft, damage, competition from local stores,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Audiotape Cassettes, Budgets, Censorship
Albanese, Andrew Richard – Library Journal, 2001
This academic library book buying survey examines full-text databases; electronic journals; top circulating subjects; price increases for serials and resulting subscription cuts; the influence of digital choices on purchasing decisions; circulation versus use statistics; and electronic books. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Electronic Journals, Electronic Libraries
Farber, Evan Ira – Library Journal, 1997
Although weeding can save libraries money, shelving time, and increase circulation, it can create serious political problems for college librarians. Proposes a method of compiling lists of candidate titles for weeding based on a comparison of recommended titles lists contained in three editions (1967, 1975, 1988) of Books for College Libraries.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Costs, Higher Education, Library Circulation
Horny, Karen – Library Journal, 1971
The core collection provides undergraduate students with a noncirculating duplicate collection of some 30,000 books which can also be found in the research collection. (MF)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Library Circulation, Library Collections, Library Services
Christian, Deborah – Library Journal, 1980
Reports the application of a microcomputer for automating the circulation system of a small public library in Oregon. (RAA)
Descriptors: Library Automation, Library Circulation, Library Technical Processes, Microcomputers
Rendler, Richard E. – Library Journal, 1981
Describes the development of the San Jose Public Library's newly operational SCICON circulation control system, one of the largest and fastest online systems in America. (RAA)
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Circulation, Online Systems
Naylor, Richard J. – Library Journal, 1987
Statistics on book budgets, population served, and collection size of individual public libraries in New York State were correlated with their circulation data to examine efficiency of scale for mid-size libraries. Findings show that circulation increases erratically with increased book budgets and size of population, but consistently with…
Descriptors: Budgets, Correlation, Library Circulation, Library Collections
Hansel, Patsy; Burgin, Robert – Library Journal, 1983
Presents results of survey of 52 public libraries designed to determine which circulation and overdues activities affected overdue rate. Tables summarize findings on mean overdues rate, and effects of charging fines, restricting borrowing privileges, loan period, renewing books, notices sent, telephoning, court cases, population serviced, and…
Descriptors: Correlation, Fines (Penalties), Library Administration, Library Circulation
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