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Peer reviewedGlover, Fred; Klingman, Darwin – Library Quarterly, 1972
New model formulations and solution methods are given for the Journal Selection Problem. The results are developed in a framework that can also accommodate problems with a somewhat different structure than the Journal Selection Problem, thus providing new solution strategies for these problems as well. (32 references) (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Library Material Selection, Library Planning, Mathematical Models
Peer reviewedStayner, Richard A. – Library Quarterly, 1983
A model based on storage and retrieval costs that determines efficient allocation of materials to different storage regimes in academic libraries is developed. An economically rational basis for determining role of several alternative storage methods which distinguish among materials by expected level of use is offered. Nineteen references are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Graphs, Higher Education
Peer reviewedCooper, Michael D.; McGregor, George F. – Library Quarterly, 1994
Describes a method of cost-per-use analysis for individual journal articles to facilitate journal selection, deselection, and retention decisions. Conducted in a biotechnology library, the study was based on 491 users who requested more than 48,000 article photocopies over 3 years. Information on user behavior and journal use patterns is provided.…
Descriptors: Bibliometrics, Biotechnology, Comparative Analysis, Corporate Libraries
