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Peer reviewedRobinson, Earl J.; Turner, Stephen J. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1981
Fuzzy set theory, a mathematical modeling technique that allows for the consideration of such factors as "professional expertise" in decision making, is discussed as a tool for use in libraries--specifically in collection management. The fundamentals of fuzzy set theory are introduced and a reference list is included. (JL)
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Administration, Library Circulation, Library Collections
Peer reviewedHarer, John B.; Robbins, Rachel – Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery & Information Supply, 1997
The desire for load leveling in interlibrary loans arises from a concern for fairness most often expressed by net lending institutions, libraries that lend more than they borrow. This article examines interlibrary loans; strategies for load leveling; and "best lending partner," a total quality management model for load leveling. (PEN)
Descriptors: Interlibrary Loans, Libraries, Library Administration, Library Circulation
Lyle, Guy R. – 1974
Since the publication of the third edition of this book in 1961, numerous changes have occurred in the policies, procedures, functions and technology of academic librarianship. The present volume incorporates the literature of the past 13 years, and the author concludes that while the changes implied through the literature are significant and…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Evaluation, Financial Policy, Librarians
