On the Merits of Direct Observation of Periodical Usage: An Empirical Study

An auxiliary study of the direct observation method for counting periodical usage in Evans Library at Texas A&M University found that student observations contain substantial error and that aggregation problems and cost issues are fundamental constraints to this method. Concludes direct observat...

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Published inCollege & research libraries Vol. 53; no. 6; pp. 537 - 550
Main Author Bustion, Marifran
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Chicago, etc Association of College and Research Libraries 01.11.1992
Subjects
College Libraries
College Students
Field Tests
Higher Education
Library Collection Development
Library materials
Naturalistic Observation
Periodicals
Reliability
Research Methodology
Texas A and M University
University libraries
Use
Use Studies
User surveys
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Summary:An auxiliary study of the direct observation method for counting periodical usage in Evans Library at Texas A&M University found that student observations contain substantial error and that aggregation problems and cost issues are fundamental constraints to this method. Concludes direct observation may be useful in calibrating the results of other methods. (13 references/notes) (EA)
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ISSN:0010-0870
2150-6701
DOI:10.5860/crl_53_06_537