Bringing the Market to Libraries.
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| Title: | Bringing the Market to Libraries. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lewis, David W. |
| Source: | Journal of Academic Librarianship. May 1984 10(2):73-76. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 4 |
| Publication Date: | 1984 |
| Intended Audience: | Administrators |
| Document Type: | Opinion Papers Journal Articles |
| Descriptors: | Academic Libraries, Fees, Higher Education, Information Needs, Information Systems, Library Services, Marketing, Systems Approach |
| Abstract: | A market system based on user subsidies which can provide libraries with a mechanism for accurately determining user need and incentives to provide more efficient services is suggested. Benefits of the market, equity, assessing staff performance, and exploiting new technologies are highlighted. Nineteen references are provided. (EJS) |
| Entry Date: | 1984 |
| Accession Number: | EJ301680 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | A market system based on user subsidies which can provide libraries with a mechanism for accurately determining user need and incentives to provide more efficient services is suggested. Benefits of the market, equity, assessing staff performance, and exploiting new technologies are highlighted. Nineteen references are provided. (EJS) |
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