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Inventory Procedures for the Libraries of California State University, Northridge, and a Possible California State University System Guide.
Creaghe, Norma S.; And Others – 1982
This proposal suggests library inventory procedures to meet the need for improved security in the California State University libraries and to preserve the integrity of the collections at the 19 campuses. There is a need for a reliable method of inventory for the collection as a whole, in order to determine significant changes in the collection…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Efficiency, Facility Inventory, Higher Education
ARL Statistics, 1979-80. A Compilation of Statistics from the One Hundred and Eleven Members of the Association of Research Libraries.
Mandel, Carol A., Comp.; Johnson, Mary P., Comp. – 1980
A comparison of the statistical data presented for 1979-80 and the data for the 75 libraries that were members in 1969-70 reveals a 91 percent increase in expenditures for library materials over the decade, while the gross number of volumes added yearly decreased by 22.5 percent. Library staff size has risen slightly over the decade, while…
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Collections, Library Expenditures, Library Personnel
High Efficiency Inventorying through Predictive Data.
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Kohl, David F. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1982
Presents and discusses the results of a study undertaken at Washington State University to determine whether different subgroups of the library collection had different loss and misshelving rates and, if so, whether the worst problems could be predicted from circulation data. Two tables present the data from the study. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Facility Inventory, Library Administration, Library Circulation
An Economic Criterion for Housing and Disposing of Library Materials, Based on Frequency of Circulation. Research Report RR-79-2.
Lawrence, Gary S.; Oja, Anne R. – 1979
A cost analysis of the problem of growing library collections shows that it is more desirable, economically and academically, to establish regional compact shelving facilities for infrequently used library materials than to discard the materials. This report develops and applies a cost model--based on the Palmour Cost Model--which examines the…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Data Collection, Library Administration
Attribute Sampling: A Library Management Tool.
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Kiger, Jack E.; Wise, Kenneth – College and Research Libraries, 1993
Describes the of attribute sampling to estimate characteristics of library collections and operations. The nature of statistical sampling and making a statistical inference are covered, and examples from library situations are given. Tables of determination of sample size and evaluation of results are included. (Contains six references.) (EAM)
Descriptors: Expectancy Tables, Library Administration, Library Collections, Methods
Managing Children's Library Collections through Objective Data.
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Hippenhammer, Craighton – Top of the News, 1986
Reports on output measures that can give children's librarians additional information to better control collections and make better selection and weeding decisions. Statistical comparisons utilizing circulation data (comparing circulation year to year, circulation to patrons served, circulation to number of materials owned) and availability of…
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Circulation, Library Collection Development, Library Collections
Workshop for Japanese Collection Librarians in American Research Libraries (Washington, D.C., August 28-30, 1978).
Association of Research Libraries, Washington, DC. Office of Management Studies. – 1978
A description of the structure and approach of a workshop held to identify and explore important issues relating to the future of Japanese collections in academic and research libraries is provided, as well as eight papers presented at the workshop together with written reactions to the papers by other workshop participants. Topics covered…
Descriptors: Area Studies, College Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Using SPSS to Analyze Book Collection Data.
Townley, Charles T. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1981
Describes and illustrates Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) procedures appropriate for book collection data analysis. Several different procedures for univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis are discussed, and applications of procedures for book collection studies are presented. Included are 24 tables illustrating output…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Data Processing
Idaho Public Library Statistics, FY 1995.
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Bolles, Charles – 1995
This document is a compilation of input and output measures and other statistics in reference to Idaho's public libraries, covering the period October 1, 1994 to September 30, 1995. This report includes data gathered by the State Library with the "Public and District Library Annual Statistical Report Form" which reflects all monies…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Input Output Analysis, Library Administration, Library Collections