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Peer reviewedBurns, Robert W., Jr. – College and Research Libraries, 1971
Directed toward the novice in systems work, it is the purpose of this article to generalize at a very elementary level a methodology or approach which can be used in conducting a systems study. (34 references) (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Automation, Decision Making, Libraries, Library Automation
Peer reviewedSchad, Jasper G. – College and Research Libraries, 1987
Describes attempts to develop quantitative formulas for determining book fund allocations, and discusses the difficulties of this approach in a university environment characterized by scarce resources and conflicting departmental goals. A set of procedural rules intended to promote fair and equitable allocations is presented. (36 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Books, College Environment, Decision Making
