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Peer reviewedDavis, Hazel M.; Altman, Ellen – Public Libraries, 1997
Reports the results of a study of circulation records from 10 communities that were analyzed by Dewey Classification and by subjects to discover whether there is a relationship between community lifestyles and circulation patterns in public libraries. The hypothesis that data on community lifestyles have value for collection development was…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Dewey Decimal Classification, Hypothesis Testing, Library Circulation
American Library Association Video/Library Video Network, Towson, MD. – 1995
This videotape provides a general overview of the kinds of services and materials available at the public library. The videotape can be used as part of a general orientation program for volunteers, new users, or community groups. Topics covered include: the information desk and reference services; the Dewey Decimal System and how to locate books…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adult Education, Cataloging, Dewey Decimal Classification
