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A multiple regression model for predicting reference desk staffing requirements

Murgai, Sarla R.; Ahmadi, Mohammad - In: The Bottom Line 20 (2007) 2, pp. 69-76

patrons that seek assistance at the reference desk of the library. This will facilitate the scheduling of the reference desk … regression model is the number of patrons that seek assistance at the reference desk of the library and the predictor variables …, the model was used for forecasting the required staff at the reference desk for a period for which data was available …

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An exponential smoothing model for predicting traffic in the library and at the reference desk

Ahmadi, Mohammad; Dileepan, Parthasarati; Murgai, Sarla R. - In: The Bottom Line 21 (2008) 2, pp. 37-48

individuals who enter the library as well as the number of patrons that seek assistance at the reference desk of the library. An … accurate estimate of demand at the reference desk is valuable for effective staffing decisions. Design … the reference desk that seek assistance per day. The modified exponential smoothing model is a valuable tool for such …

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Can ERIC survive a laissez‐faire fiscal policy?

Rudner, Lawrence M. - In: The Bottom Line 13 (2000) 3, pp. 127-134

This paper contends that US federal policy with regard to the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) must change and that ERIC will need massive restructuring in order to continue to meet the information needs of the education community. Four arguments are presented: ERIC is the most...

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Grants: interdepartmental collaboration to teach grantsmanship skills

Holmes, Gerald V.; Howson, Charna K. - In: The Bottom Line 13 (2000) 3, pp. 146-150

Office of Research Services and the Reference Department of Jackson Library, both of the University of North Carolina at …

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Financing public universities in eastern and southern Africa: implications for information services

Mutula, Stephen M. - In: The Bottom Line 14 (2001) 3, pp. 116-132

Public universities in eastern and southern Africa have for a long time depended largely on grants from national governments for most of their recurrent and capital budgets. Statutes of various universities also allow them to get external aid and donations mainly for capital developments,...

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Collection management in the electronic environment

Singh, S.P. - In: The Bottom Line 17 (2004) 2, pp. 55-60

Describes briefly the impact of Information Technology on collection management in libraries and also on the librarian's role. Discusses the factors affecting collection management in libraries and emphasizes the need for change in collection management policy. Provides information about the...

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Web search engine advertising practices and their effect on library service

Moxley, David; Blake, Joni; Maze, Susan - In: The Bottom Line 17 (2004) 2, pp. 61-65

changed when Internet access to the Web was introduced into the library service equation. While users now have access to more …

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Buyer‐seller relationships: how libraries can make the system work

Holt, Glen E. - In: The Bottom Line 17 (2004) 2, pp. 66-68

While there is always the potential for dissatisfaction in any buyer‐seller relationship, some libraries have been more successful than others in negotiating with vendors. Even though there is no one strategy that will work for all situations, five approaches seem to have proven themselves. By...

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What you don't know about banking could hurt your library

Holt, Glen E. - In: The Bottom Line 17 (2004) 3, pp. 106-107

‐to‐day operations and service to patrons. The modern bank has the ability to function as a financial partner in the successful operation …

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Is it working? Assessing the value of the Canadian Data Liberation Initiative

Humphrey, Charles; Hamilton, Elizabeth - In: The Bottom Line 17 (2004) 4, pp. 137-146

This paper examines the assessment of the Data Liberation Initiative (DLI), a data consortium, from the perspective of the program's functionality and fulfilment of stakeholder objectives. Two models are described which help assess how well the program succeeded in doing what it was intended to...

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