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Using Data from Computerized Circulation and Cataloging Systems for Management Decision Making in Public Libraries.
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Gleeson, Michael E.; Ottensmann, John R. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1993
Proposes ways in which computerized data available in public libraries can be organized and used for management decision making. Experiences in the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library system and the Monroe County (Indiana) Public Library system are described, and use of the data for preparing materials acquisition budgets is discussed. (36…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Cataloging, Decision Making, Library Acquisition
Implementation and Testing of a Decision Support System for Public Library Materials Acquisition Budgeting.
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Ottensmann, John R.; Gleeson, Michael E. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1993
Describes a computerized decision support system based on circulation data that was developed to assist the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library in materials acquisition budgeting and other library management decision making. The budget allocation model is explained, and implementation and testing of the decision support system is described.…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Decision Making, Decision Support Systems, Library Acquisition