A Statistical Analysis of Patrons' In-Library Information Consumption Behaviors of Print Materials

Autor/in	Luo, Jiebei
Titel	A Statistical Analysis of Patrons' In-Library Information Consumption Behaviors of Print Materials
Quelle	In: College & Research Libraries, 82 (2021) 6, S.863-878 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0010-0870
Schlagwörter	Users (Information); Behavior Patterns; Printed Materials; Library Materials; Books; Library Services; Space Utilization; Information Utilization; Information Seeking; Storage; Decision Making; Preferences; Intellectual Disciplines; Academic Libraries; New York + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Benutzerprofil; Nutzer; Book; Buch; Monographie; Monografie; Bibliotheksarbeit; Raumnutzung; Informationsnutzung; Informationserschließung; Speicherung; Decision-making; Entscheidungsfindung; Geisteswissenschaften; College; Colleges; University; Universities; Libary; Libraries; Hochschule; Fachhochschule; Universität; Bibliothek; Hochschulbibliothek
Abstract	Patrons' information consumption behaviors of print materials are influenced by their content and tangible characteristics. This quantitative study incorporates several content-based factors widely adopted in collection management practices as well as two physical dimension-related factors, including book size and number of pages, and applies a series of regression analyses to evaluate the relative impact of these factors on patrons' checkout versus in-library use decisions. The results suggest that shelf time and book size exhibit consistent and significant impact on patrons' use of print materials. These findings can shed further light on collection management practices and policies in academic libraries striving to provide patrons more user-centered collections and space. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Association of College and Research Libraries. 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. e-mail: acrl@ala.org; Web site: http://crl.acrl.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01