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Comparing patrons' renewal behavior before and after implementing more permissive loan rules.
- Source :
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Journal of Access Services . Oct-Dec2016, Vol. 13 Issue 4, p237-246. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- This article reports on a study of how long library patrons at 28 college and university libraries kept books checked out before and after a policy change allowing for longer circulation periods and more renewals. The behavior of most patrons remained similar before and after the policy change, with only a slight (7–14 day) lengthening of the length of circulation for many patrons. A significant minority of patrons made more extensive use of the longer loan periods, demonstrating the usefulness of the policy change for many users. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15367967
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Access Services
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 120212113
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/15367967.2016.1250001