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Peer reviewedGehl, John M.; Zunde, Pranas – Information Processing and Management, 1976
Describes a study conducted to assess selected aspects of the utility of bibliographic data bases for the prospective National Fire Data Center. (PF)
Descriptors: Databases, Fire Protection, Information Centers, Information Sources
Peer reviewedMason, Robert M.; Sassone, Peter G. – Information Processing and Management, 1978
Describes an economic modeling approach to evaluating the cost and benefits associated with providing information services through information centers. The approach develops a framework for understanding observations about the demand for scientific and technical information and integrating these observations with fundamental economic principles.…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Evaluation, Flow Charts, Information Centers
Peer reviewedForgionne, Guisseppi A. – Information Processing and Management, 1988
Presents an organizational strategy for effective delivery of required computer technology to management. The nature of the technology is identified, the relationship between technology and information resources management is examined, and the shortcomings of traditional systems approaches are discussed. (24 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Delivery Systems, Information Centers, Information Technology
Peer reviewedBroadbent, Marianne; Lofgren, Hans – Information Processing and Management, 1993
Discussion of the value of library-based information services focuses on two evaluation techniques that help identify benefits of information services to organization managers: priority and performance evaluation and cost-benefit analysis applied to current awareness services. Examples from Australian information centers are included. (Contains 43…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries, Information Centers
