Study on Document Availability in a University Library

Authors

  • Lorena Martínez Escuela Universitaria de Bibliotecología y Ciencias Afines, Universidad de la República. Emilio Frugoni 1427. C.P.: 11.200 Montevideo
  • Mónica Sánchez Escuela Universitaria de Bibliotecología y Ciencias Afines, Universidad de la República. Emilio Frugoni 1427. C.P.: 11.200 Montevideo
  • Beatriz Sarmiento Escuela Universitaria de Bibliotecología y Ciencias Afines, Universidad de la República. Emilio Frugoni 1427. C.P.: 11.200 Montevideo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34096/ics.i18.843

Keywords:

University Library, Library Evaluation, Required Titles Availability Indicator (ISO 11620 Standard)

Abstract

This paper evaluates shelf availability of monograph titles requested at a university library. The evaluation has been carried out by an external group. Goals, steps and evaluation criteria, as well as evaluation design and implementation are described in detail. The research has used two different techniques: simulation (with two variants) and users’ interviews, according to ISO 11620, B2.2.2 indicator «Required Titles Availability» (ISO 11600 Standard). Survey results are analyzed and compared.

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Published

2008-06-01

Issue

No. 18 (2008)

Section

Course Work

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How to Cite

Study on Document Availability in a University Library. (2008). Información, Cultura Y Sociedad, 18, 85-99. https://doi.org/10.34096/ics.i18.843