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Measuring Book Availability in an Academic Library: A Methodological Comparison.

Authors :
Jacobs, N. A.
Young, R. C.
Source :
Journal of Documentation. Sep 1995 51(3):281-290.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Describes a study that compared figures derived from a questionnaire-based, book availability survey and from computer records of the use of the library's catalog. Although differences emerged, it was concluded that the computer monitoring technique could act as a surrogate for availability surveys. (AEF)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0022-0418
Volume :
51
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Documentation
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
EJ513760
Document Type :
Reports - Research<br />Journal Articles