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Peer reviewedGoyal, S. K. – College and Research Libraries, 1973
Library governing boards are faced with many administrative questions affecting services offered. This paper describes the operational research approach to the problem of allocation of funds to different departments of a university for purchase of materials. A linear programing model is suggested for solving the allocation problem. (5 references)…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Library Expenditures, Library Material Selection, Linear Programing
Buckland, Michael K.; And Others – 1970
The objectives of this study are to ensure that the resources at the disposal of the librarian are deployed in a manner which will effectively contribute to the purposes of the university. User behavior is explored in an attempt to solve the difficulties that arise in library planning and management, such as: (1) the relationship between length of…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Educational Research, Library Planning, Library Research
Download full textBuckland, Michael K.; And Others – 1970
The objectives of this study are to ensure that the resources at the disposal of the librarian are deployed in a manner which will effectively contribute to the purposes of the university. User behavior is explored in an attempt to solve the difficulties that arise in library planning and management, such as: (1) the relationship between length of…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Educational Research, Library Planning, Library Research
Collier, Carol; And Others – 1985
This final report of the University of Wyoming's Collection Analysis Project, which was undertaken to analyze strengths and weaknesses of the library's existing collection development program, presents recommendations on several facets of the collection development process. These recommendations cover: (1) organizational placement of the…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, College Libraries, Higher Education, Interlibrary Loans
Shelton, Diana; And Others – 1985
This task force report examines the University of Wyoming's current allocation practices, the allocations themselves, and the expenditure process according to how effectively they support the university library's collection development goals. Individual aspects of the current allocation process are reviewed, including the university budget…
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Libraries, Financial Support, Higher Education
Collier, Carol; And Others – 1984
This interim report of the University of Wyoming's Collection Analysis Project, whose purpose is to examine the university library's collection development process and make workable recommendations for process improvement, consists of a brief history of the library's collection, including a review of the evolution of the collection development…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Financial Support, Government Role, Higher Education
