A Cost Effectiveness Model for Comparing Various Circulation Systems

A Cost Effectiveness Model for Comparing Various Circulation Systems

Two models for circulation systems costing are presented. Both the automated and the manual models are based on experience gained in the analysis of circulation services at Washington State University library. Validation tests for the model assumptions are devised and explained. Use of the models fo...

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Main Author: Thomas K. Burgess
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Library Association 1973-06-01
Series:Information Technology and Libraries
Online Access:https://ejournals.bc.edu/ojs/index.php/ital/article/view/5764
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spelling doaj-c3c76ee040db4884a1d86b835078329c2020-11-24T23:50:18ZengAmerican Library AssociationInformation Technology and Libraries0730-92952163-52261973-06-0162758610.6017/ital.v6i2.57645110A Cost Effectiveness Model for Comparing Various Circulation SystemsThomas K. BurgessTwo models for circulation systems costing are presented. Both the automated and the manual models are based on experience gained in the analysis of circulation services at Washington State University library. Validation tests for the model assumptions are devised and explained. Use of the models for cost effectiveness comparison and for cost prediction are discussed and examples are given showing their application.https://ejournals.bc.edu/ojs/index.php/ital/article/view/5764
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