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Wiederkehr, Robert R. V. – 1980
The Library Catalog Cost Model described in this report was developed to assist each of the 72 individual libraries participating in the project to compare the costs of alternative future forms of the catalog, emphasizing the costs of implementing AACR 2 (Anglo American Cataloging Rules 2). Inputs characterizing their costs and modes of operation…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Output Microfilm, Cost Estimates, Higher Education
Ostler, Larry – 1985
A study was undertaken to develop a strategic plan for the Information Services Division of the Harold B. Lee Library (HBLL) at Brigham Young University (Utah). A secondary purpose of the study was to produce a model for strategic planning for public service units of academic libraries in Utah. A questionnaire was sent to administrators of member…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Planning, Library Research
Hernon, Peter – Library Administration & Management, 1989
Discusses the potential for increasing library effectiveness through the appropriate design and utilization of research and describes fundamental research and statistical techniques. Topics examined include areas amenable to data collection, data collection methods amenable to statistical analysis, measurement techniques and levels of…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Decision Making, Evaluation Methods, Library Planning
Peer reviewedHippenhammer, 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
Baumol, William J.; Marcus, Matityahu – 1973
An analysis is conducted of economic issues pertinent to library planning in higher education in the face of rising costs and diminishing financial support. The individual chapters deal with: 1) growth rates in large university libraries; 2) library costs in colleges and universities; 3) cost trends and long-range plans; 4) library data; and 5) a…
Descriptors: Books, Budgeting, College Libraries, Costs
Peer reviewedHughes, Carol A. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1992
A survey of chief academic officers (CAOs) and library directors at 96 research institutions revealed great similarities in their perceptions of institutional priorities; however, the CAOs ranked making electronic information available on campus or supporting the development of a national education/research network much lower than the library…
Descriptors: Academic Deans, Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Administrator Attitudes
