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Brooks, Terrence A. – Library Research, 1982
A sample of library-output statistics measuring circulation, reference, and in-library use was collected from 76 libraries and tested for redundancy, correlation, and variation using time-series analysis to test the Relative Fidelity of Measurement Model (RFM). The 275 sample statistics correlated in an unpredicted pattern. Twenty-three sources…
Descriptors: Correlation, Library Circulation, Library Research, Library Services
Bookstein, Abraham – Library Research, 1982
Presents the results of a study on data collection instruments, specifically questionnaires, used by libraries in evaluating resource use and institutional effectiveness. A number of causes for inconsistent survey results are identified and problems with imprecision in survey question terminology are discussed. (JL)
Descriptors: Adverbs, Data Collection, Error of Measurement, Library Research
Bloss, Meredith – Library Research, 1980
The need for library services standards to reflect the growth in cooperation and interdependence among libraries and for accountability and their intended purpose, impact on directional changes, and on services improvement are discussed as well as the implications of their being based on scientific inquiry. Listed are 24 sources. (RBF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Definitions, Learning Resources Centers, Library Associations
