Using an Availability Survey to Improve Service at a University Library
Open Access
- 1 January 1992
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Australian Academic & Research Libraries
- Vol. 23 (1) , 25-34
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00048623.1992.10754755
Abstract
An availability survey was carried out at the University of Western Australia. The study identified, and measured the frequency of, a range of barriers which prevented users gaining access to library materials which they required. A strategy was developed to improve availability. Staff involvement was a feature in planning the strategy and in its implementation.Keywords
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