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Hennessy, Frank – Library Journal, 1985
This discussion of the cost efficient allocation of time in public libraries highlights time as a "fee," the cost of time, time and public library use, Sunday hours and time, cost of Sunday hours, the flextime factor, and use of Sunday hours. Eight sources are given. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Library Planning, Library Services
Hegarty, Kevin – Library Journal, 1985
This analysis of nine myths of library automation highlights cost effectiveness, circulation control and delinquency rates, budget allocation, staff needs, technical services productivity, the online catalog, need for consultants, the MARC format, and turnkey systems. Views of the reality regarding each myth are offered. (EJS)
Descriptors: Budgets, Consultants, Cost Effectiveness, Costs