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Optimal Storage of Books by Size: An Operations Research Approach.
- Source :
- Journal of the American Society for Information Science; Nov/Dec1974, Vol. 25 Issue 6, p354-357, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 1974
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Abstract
- This paper considers the optimal storage of books by size in libraries. A network model is developed to determine the optimum number of shelf heights to use which will minimize the shelving cost for a given collection of books. The model is analyzed and solved by a well known operations research technique of finding the shortest path in a directed network. Results of an experimental study to apply this model to a sample collection of books from the Purdue University Library are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00028231
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of the American Society for Information Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16747802
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.4630250603