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Circulation versus photocopy: Quid pro Quo?

J Roberts

    Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
    |July 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Implementing a limited journal circulation policy led to a significant decrease in circulation but a substantial increase in in-house photocopying. This study highlights the impact of library policies on resource access and user behavior.

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    Area of Science:

    • Library and Information Science
    • Academic Resource Management

    Background:

    • Assessing the impact of library circulation policies is crucial for resource allocation and user service optimization.
    • University libraries face challenges in balancing access to current research with budget constraints.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effects of a limited journal circulation policy at the University of California, San Francisco.
    • To analyze the impact on seating, in-house photocopying, and overall circulation statistics.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducted an initial survey during a typical circulation week to establish baseline data.
    • Surveyed user photocopying practices to predict changes under a new policy.
    • Compared predicted outcomes with actual results after policy implementation.

    Main Results:

    • Journal circulation constituted 71% of total circulation, with recent journals (≤5 years) comprising 45%.
    • Predicted a 90% increase in photocopying and a 45% decrease in circulation.
    • Observed a 41% decrease in circulation and a 136% increase in photocopying post-policy.

    Conclusions:

    • Limited journal circulation policies can significantly alter user behavior, increasing demand for in-house services like photocopying.
    • Discrepancies between predicted and actual results may be attributed to factors such as duplicate subscriptions and accessible photocopy facilities.

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