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Levine, Marilyn M. – Information Processing and Management, 1980
Describes a method for measuring library impact by calculating the ratio of materials circulated in a time unit to those acquired in that period. A breakdown by Dewey Decimal Classification for a hypothetical library is reported, as well as how this ratio can be interpreted. (BK)
Descriptors: Influences, Input Output Analysis, Libraries, Library Acquisition
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Tremain, Russ; Cooper, Michael D. – Information Processing and Management, 1983
Describes computer program which converts text of user input and system responses from online search system into fixed format records describing interaction. Query language syntax, format of output record produced by parser, problems in constructing parser, its performance characteristics, and recommendations for improving process of logging…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Databases, Evaluation Methods, Information Retrieval