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Modeling Arrival Patterns of Library Book Orders.

Peer reviewed

Cooper, Michael D. – Library and Information Science Research, 1988

Analyzes a sample of over 4,700 orders for library materials at the University of California, Berkeley, in terms of the probability that the material will arrive and the factors that determine arrival. Models to evaluate the book ordering process are presented, and variables that may affect arrival time are discussed. (six references) (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Acquisition, Library Materials

Using Article Photocopy Data in Bibliographic Models for Journal Collection Management.

Peer reviewed

Cooper, Michael D.; McGregor, George F. – Library Quarterly, 1994

Describes a method of cost-per-use analysis for individual journal articles to facilitate journal selection, deselection, and retention decisions. Conducted in a biotechnology library, the study was based on 491 users who requested more than 48,000 article photocopies over 3 years. Information on user behavior and journal use patterns is provided.…

Descriptors: Bibliometrics, Biotechnology, Comparative Analysis, Corporate Libraries