Measuring Readers' Failure at the Shelf.

Urquhart, John A.; Schofield, J. L.

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Publication Date: 1971

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Measuring Readers' Failure at the Shelf

Urquhart, John A.; Schofield, J. L.

Journal of Documentation, 27, 4, 273-286, Dec 71

A simple survey method is outlined, whereby readers record the non-availability of books known to be held by the library. The survey has been installed at four university libraries, but the results from only one library are considered. (3 references) (Author/NH)

Descriptors: Books, College Libraries, Library Collections, Library Surveys, Use Studies

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