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Main Author: Alabi, G. A.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1985
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ331756
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  • A Cost Comparison of Manual and Automated Circulation Systems in University Libraries: The Case of the Ibadan University Library. Alabi, G. A. College Libraries Comparative Analysis Cost Effectiveness Costs Developing Nations Library Automation Library Circulation Library Research Microcomputers Online Systems Research Methodology Statistical Analysis Tables (Data) Time Management Describes study of manual and experimental automated circulation systems in a university library in Nigeria. Data were collected for eight circulation activities in order to calculate the direct labor costs of circulating a book on each system. Automated system's book circulation costs were higher although direct labor costs were less. (MBR)