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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1992
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ454639 |
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- Computer-Assisted Theory Building in Library Technical Services: Toward a General Theory of Cataloging Backlog Dynamics. Burger, Robert H. Cataloging Computer Simulation Computer Software Library Research Library Technical Processes Models Predictor Variables Research Needs Examines reasons for cataloging backlogs in libraries and describes a preliminary theory of backlog dynamics. Formulas for predicting backlogs are discussed, backlog models are explained, the use of computer simulation software to form models is described, and further research is suggested. (five references) (LRW)