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Lance, Keith Curry; Lyons, Ray – Library Journal, 2008
As published critics of Hennen's American Public Library Ratings (HAPLR), the authors propose a new ranking system that focuses more transparently on ranking libraries based on their performance. These annual rankings are intended to contribute to self-evaluation and peer comparison, prompt questions about the statistics and how to improve them,…
Descriptors: Computers, Public Libraries, Statistics, Library Services
Schlipf, Frederick A.; Brown, Jeanne Owen – Library Journal, 1985
Describes cooperative approach to municipal documents control by Urbana Free Library (Illinois) and City of Urbana. Highlights include basic elements (organizing documents into numbered series, microfilming, producing microfiche for distribution, computer-assisted indexing, providing access to indexing by computer-output microfiche and online…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Cooperative Programs, Government Publications, Indexes
Ketcham, Lee; Born, Kathleen – Library Journal, 1995
This periodical price survey examines pricing trends, currency fluctuation and other predictors of 1996 serials costs. Tables are derived from analysis of three Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) databases and reflect subscription rates of large libraries. Sidebars include cost history information specific to mid-size to smaller academic…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgets, Cost Estimates, Cost Indexes