An assessment of the 1983 biennial survey |
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| Authors: | Charles R McClure |
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| Institution: | Charles R. McClure is Associate Professor at the School of Library Science, University of Oklahoma, 401 West Brooks, Room 116, Norman, Oklahoma 73019 USA |
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| Abstract: | This article assesses the value of the Government Printing Office's (GPO) 1983 Biennial Survey as a tool to support depository library program planning and decision making. Based on overall criteria of reliability, validity, and utility, much of the data produced from the survey are inaccurate, misleading, and inappropriate both as a means to (1) describe the depository libraries, and (2) assist GPO and individual depository library decision making and planning. Recommendations are offered by which the Biennial Survey can be better designed, administered, and analyzed. |
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