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Download full textGlendale Public Library, CA. – 1974
In a continuing effort to reduce costs and improve internal processes, the Glendale Public Library's book charging and overdue determination system has been examined and an improved method conceived which will free badly needed labor hours within the library. It is proposed that the present photocharging transaction card system be kept, but the…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Data Processing, Job Simplification
Applegate, H. C. – 1974
To improve its response time on interlibrary loan requests within the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System (MCLS), the Glendale Public Library is considering the consolidation of its response process within the Circulation Department (CD). At present this response is a joint effort between the CD, the Readers' Assistance Section, and the…
Descriptors: Interlibrary Loans, Job Simplification, Labor Utilization, Library Circulation
Applegate, H. C. – 1973
an analyst from the staff of the City Manager of Glendale, California, conducted a work simplification study for the central library to adjust public service operations in the library's new quarters. This report presents the study's recommendations concerning the book circulation process. Following an outline of the organization and functions of…
Descriptors: Data Processing, Design Requirements, Fines (Penalties), Job Simplification
