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Peer reviewedHamburg, Morris; And Others – Library Quarterly, 1972
For optimal allocations of limited funds, it is necessary for libraries to develop measures of output. Various forms of user exposure to documents are discussed in an effort to develop such measures for public libraries. It is suggested that the accrual method of accounting be used to compare such measures with costs. (40 references) (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Costs, Decision Making, Libraries, Library Research
Karunaratne, N. D.; And Others – 1976
This is a study on the operating efficiency of the public library system in Australia. Cost functions have been fitted to library data and the results are interpreted with a view to generating insights into the functioning of the existing library system. An exploratory cost benefit analysis has also been attempted. Activities of libraries have…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making, Efficiency, Library Administration
Peer reviewedKaser, David – Library Trends, 1974
Reviews a variety of techniques for evaluating management in libraries. (JB)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Evaluation Methods, Libraries, Library Administration
Download full textJoint Univ. Libraries, Nashville, TN. Office of Research and Development. – 1972
The Joint University Libraries (JUL) of Nashville, Tennessee have found that as they become increasingly complex they must make optimum use of their resources. In 1972, JUL initiated a planning effort, called Comprehensive Organizational/Operational Planning (CO/OP), designed to provide information for intelligent management decisions. Policy…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making, Library Planning
