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Main Authors: Hayes, Robert M., Palmer, E. Susan
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1983
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ288527
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  • The Effects of Distance upon Use of Libraries: Case Studies Based on a Survey of Users of the Los Angeles Public Library--Central Library and Branches. Hayes, Robert M. Palmer, E. Susan Branch Libraries Case Studies Comparative Analysis Decentralization Distance Graphs Library Networks Library Surveys Maps Public Libraries Questionnaires Tables (Data) Transportation Use Studies Presents statistics from 1978 survey of public library patrons concerning relationship between distance and library usage and compares them with results from 1968 survey. Data for branch libraries showing effects of age, education, and mode of transportation used are discussed, and three specific contexts are examined. Seven sources are cited. (EJS)