Colorado Academic Libraries Book Processing Center. Final Report, Phase I and Phase II (1 February 1967-30 April 1968).
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| author | Leonard, Lawrence E. And Others |
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| contents | Colorado Academic Libraries Book Processing Center. Final Report, Phase I and Phase II (1 February 1967-30 April 1968). Leonard, Lawrence E. And Others Automation Centralization College Libraries Cost Effectiveness Feasibility Studies Library Technical Processes Mathematical Models Operations Research Simulation Specifications Use Studies This report summarizes the results of a fourteen-month study to (1) examine the feasibility of establishing a book processing center to serve the nine state-supported college and university libraries in Colorado and (2) conduct a simulation study of the proposed Center. The report covers: background, operational characteri tics of participating libraries, cost analysis, business office procedures, proposed operating specifications for the book processing center, approval plan utilization, a generalized stochastic model for simulating the operation of a book processing center, and results of a library user attitude survey. It is concluded that a centralized book processing center is feasible, with benefit for participating academic institutions in the cost savings, personnel specialization, and library automation. Recommendations emphasize establishment of a processing charge, processing both English language and foreign language materials, an automated bookkeeping system, automated processing procedures, development of current awareness bibliographies, and a central depository of standard times for performing technical services activities to be established by the A.L.A. Resources and Technical Services Division. Appendixes include a 68 item bibliography, detailed numerical data from the study, and the questionnaires and research tools used. (JB) |
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| spellingShingle | Colorado Academic Libraries Book Processing Center. Final Report, Phase I and Phase II (1 February 1967-30 April 1968). Leonard, Lawrence E. And Others Automation Centralization College Libraries Cost Effectiveness Feasibility Studies Library Technical Processes Mathematical Models Operations Research Simulation Specifications Use Studies Colorado Academic Libraries Book Processing Center. Final Report, Phase I and Phase II (1 February 1967-30 April 1968). Leonard, Lawrence E. And Others Automation Centralization College Libraries Cost Effectiveness Feasibility Studies Library Technical Processes Mathematical Models Operations Research Simulation Specifications Use Studies This report summarizes the results of a fourteen-month study to (1) examine the feasibility of establishing a book processing center to serve the nine state-supported college and university libraries in Colorado and (2) conduct a simulation study of the proposed Center. The report covers: background, operational characteri tics of participating libraries, cost analysis, business office procedures, proposed operating specifications for the book processing center, approval plan utilization, a generalized stochastic model for simulating the operation of a book processing center, and results of a library user attitude survey. It is concluded that a centralized book processing center is feasible, with benefit for participating academic institutions in the cost savings, personnel specialization, and library automation. Recommendations emphasize establishment of a processing charge, processing both English language and foreign language materials, an automated bookkeeping system, automated processing procedures, development of current awareness bibliographies, and a central depository of standard times for performing technical services activities to be established by the A.L.A. Resources and Technical Services Division. Appendixes include a 68 item bibliography, detailed numerical data from the study, and the questionnaires and research tools used. (JB) |
| title | Colorado Academic Libraries Book Processing Center. Final Report, Phase I and Phase II (1 February 1967-30 April 1968). |
| topic | Automation Centralization College Libraries Cost Effectiveness Feasibility Studies Library Technical Processes Mathematical Models Operations Research Simulation Specifications Use Studies |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED021590 |