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Using data from computerized circulation and cataloging systems for management decision making in public libraries

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  • Michael E. Gleeson
  • John R. Ottensmann

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The computerized data now becoming available in public libraries have immense potential for managerial use. This article proposes how these data might be organized and used for management decision making. A linear programming algorithm is proposed for use in preparing materials acquisition budgets. Methods are proposed for producing inputs to the algorithm, including empirical estimates of materials use and cost. Methods are proposed for making stock and circulation forecasts, and for estimating future stock and circulation given alternative policy scenarios. © 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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  • Michael E. Gleeson & John R. Ottensmann, 1993. "Using data from computerized circulation and cataloging systems for management decision making in public libraries," Journal of the American Society for Information Science, Association for Information Science & Technology, vol. 44(2), pages 94-100, March.
  • Handle: RePEc:bla:jamest:v:44:y:1993:i:2:p:94-100
    DOI: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-4571(199303)44:23.0.CO;2-Z
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