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| Language: | en |
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1973
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED087480 |
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- Applications of Operations Research Techniques in Tufts University Libraries. Rouse, William B., Ed. Books College Libraries Library Acquisition Library Circulation Library Research Library Services Operations Research Periodicals Reference Materials Reference Services Staff Utilization Statistical Analysis Stealing Tables (Data) Use Studies This collection of papers is based on projects done in conjunction with a senior level/graduate course, "Applications of Operations Research Techniques in Systems Engineering." These seven papers describe research studies which utilized user surveys and/or statistical methods to analyze various library operations. The papers are entitled: 1) "User Opinion of Reference Resources and Services"; 2) "Staffing the Circulation Desk"; 3) "Staffing the Reserve Book Room"; 4) "Book Selection"; 5) "Utility of Engineering Science Periodicals"; 6) "Optimal Tracing Procedures"; and 7) "Automated Protection of Library Collection." (SL)