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Shill, Harold B. – College and Research Libraries, 1980
Reports the findings of a six-year West Virginia University study that tested the "direct access" debate in its main library after undergoing the transition from closed to open stacks. Circulation, book availability, and search and library-use statistics are provided, and their implications are discussed. (Author/JD)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Circulation, Library Research, Tables (Data)

Saracevic, T.; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1977
Observations on the causes of user frustration at Sears Library, Case Western Reserve University were done in 1972 and 1974. A method of analysis was developed that allows for the calculation of four independent probabilities indicating measures of performance of acquisitions policy, circulation policy, library operations and users. (Author/AP)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Libraries, Library Surveys, Statistical Data

Broadus, Robert N. – College and Research Libraries, 1985
Discusses general findings reported in the literature of use and citation studies on the use of citation counts as found in "Journal Citation Reports" for identification of periodical titles for cancellation in a university library. Principal reasons for retention of little-cited journals are noted. Twenty-one references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Citations (References), Higher Education, Library Collections

Davis, Jinnie Y.; Bentley, Stella – College and Research Libraries, 1979
Data from a survey of the teaching faculty at three academic institutions show that, of four variables that affect their perceptions and use of their libraries (institutional affiliation, subject area, academic rank, and length of time at institution), length of time proved most often statistically significant. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Faculty, Research Methodology, Surveys

Metz, Paul – College and Research Libraries, 1985
Suggests that fundamental questions with broad policy implications and a perspective that approaches academic library from patron's point of view remain to be asked about library costs, collections and their use, library users, and both the academic setting itself and the people who work within it. Seventeen references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Costs, Higher Education, Library Collections

Linsley, Laurie S. – College and Research Libraries, 1982
Presents results of a survey of users of Florida Library Information Network (FLIN), a statewide multitype interlibrary loan network. The paper centers on the role of academic libraries (the heaviest users) and discusses interlibrary loan staffing, request fulfillment, OCLC utilization, network performance and other factors. Eight references are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Interlibrary Loans, Library Networks

Greer, Arlene; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1991
Describes a survey instrument developed at the University of Northern Colorado library that compared students' self-assessed library skills with a test component. Findings are reported that indicated no dramatic trend of higher proficiency with increasing academic status, although self-assessed skills showed such a trend. (seven references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Instruction, Library Skills

Ciliberti, Anne C.; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1987
Describes a study that used the shelf availability research methodology to identify and quantify the causes of users' failures to identify and locate library materials. The factors resulting in unsuccessful searches are discussed, and recommendations for reducing these factors are made. (26 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Higher Education, Library Research

Courtois, Martin P.; Goetsch, Lori A. – College and Research Libraries, 1984
Presents results of survey of 64 Illinois academic institutions which was conducted to determine library use of nonprofessionals at the reference/information desk. Characteristics of nonprofessionals, use patterns and desk hours staffed by nonprofessionals, referral and training, and trends for desk staffing are discussed. (Eight references are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Personnel, Library Services

Stieg, Margaret F. – College and Research Libraries, 1981
Reports the results of a survey of historians in different fields which identified the formats from which they obtain information, where they find relevant references, and how they use materials in foreign languages. These findings are compared with those of other surveys and citation studies. Twenty-eight references are cited. (RAA)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Citations (References), Higher Education, Historians

Metz, Paul; Litchfield, Charles A. – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Examines data on circulation and in-house use of academic library collections to assess differences according to use, measurement technique, and time period. The discussion examines differences in current periodical use and other kinds of uses, differences between circulation and in-house use, and the reliability of short sampling periods. (13…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Correlation, Higher Education

Butler, Meredith; Gratch, Bonnie – College and Research Libraries, 1982
Article focuses on planning process used by staff of State University of New York College at Brockport library to develop and implement a user study measuring effectiveness of library's services. The planning model, research committee, sampling design, questionnaire development, and implementation and evaluation of survey are discussed. Twenty-one…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Data Analysis, Higher Education, Information Dissemination

Moore, Carole Weiss – College and Research Libraries, 1981
Analyses of the success-failure rates and user reactions using four public access online systems indicate that users overwhelmingly preferred the online to manual systems. Improved subject access emerged as the salient feature requiring improvement. Seven references are included. (Author/RAA)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Information Retrieval

Nolan, Christopher W. – College and Research Libraries, 1991
Discusses references collections in academic libraries and offers guidelines for placing materials in a reference collection that focus on their suitability for true reference functions and the expected frequency of use. Problems with poorly managed collections are discussed, and the importance of selection policies and weeding are emphasized. (37…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Guidelines, Higher Education, Library Collection Development

Bensman, Stephen J. – College and Research Libraries, 1985
Establishes theoretical framework for solution of problem confronting academic libraries--growth in number of journals and surge in prices--by showing how concentration of usage is function of sociobibliometric laws based on cumulative advantage principle. Use of citation indexes in academic evaluation and library collection development is…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Citation Indexes, Citations (References), Higher Education
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