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Computer Simulation of the Circulation Subsystem of a Library
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Shaw, W. M., Jr. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1975
When circulation data are used as input parameters for a computer simulation of a library's circulation subsystem, the results of the simulation provide information on book availability and delays. The model may be used to simulate alternative loan policies. (Author/LS)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Library Circulation, Models
A Simulation of Reserve Book Activities in a College Library Using GPSS/360
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Baumler, J. V.; Baumler, J. L. – College and Research Libraries, 1975
The reserve book activities of a typical college library were analyzed by means of a computer simulation. (Author)
Descriptors: College Libraries, College Students, Computer Oriented Programs, Library Administration
A Method for Measuring Collection Expansion Rates and Shelf Space Capacities.
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Sapp, Gregg; Suttle, George – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1994
Describes an effort to quantify annual collection expansion and shelf space capacities with a computer spreadsheet program. Methods used to quantify the space taken at the beginning of the project; to estimate annual rate of collection growth; and to plot stack space and usage, volume equivalents and usage, and growth capacity are covered.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Data Collection, Data Processing