EVALUATIVE STUDY OF BOOK CHARGING SYSTEMS IN SELECTED NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
EVALUATIVE STUDY OF BOOK CHARGING SYSTEMS IN SELECTED NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
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1983-06
Authors
Eboka, Michael Chukwunwike
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Abstract
The researcher made on evaluative study of book
charging systems used in the main libraries of thirteen
Nigerian University Libraries. The major strengths and
weaknesses of each of the systems were pointed out and
some modifications made to counter the weaknesses were
also noted. The study revealed that the Straightforward
Browne System was the most widely used one while the Reverse
Browne System was the least used one. The study
also revealed the importance of human element (devoted
and disciplined staff) in the satisfactory working of
each system.
Time study and cost survey of the systems were looked
into and the researcher concluded that the Newark System
was fastest to operate in terms of registering, etc.
while the Straightforward Browne as used at Ibadan was
the slowest. It was also discovered that the Slips
System is the cheapest to use in terms of initial costs
of equipment, etc. while the Newark and Bookamatic Systems
are more expensive in terms of initial costs and
operating expenses.
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EVALUATIVE STUDY OF BOOK CHARGING SYSTEMS IN SELECTED NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, EVALUATIVE STUDY OF BOOK CHARGING SYSTEMS IN SELECTED NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES