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Another look at OCLC's potential for special libraries

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The issue of OCLC benefits for special libraries is discussed in terms of “find rates.” A stratified random sample revealed that 21% of a special collection's holdings were in the OCLC data base and were scattered among 95 libraries. This low find rate is useful for documenting the uniqueness of the special collection and the lack of existing bibliographic control for such material. The study suggests that special libraries consider OCLC participation when find rates are low based on considerations other than cost savings for technical services.

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  • Ruth Ann Beasley, 1980. "Another look at OCLC's potential for special libraries," Journal of the American Society for Information Science, Association for Information Science & Technology, vol. 31(4), pages 300-301, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jamest:v:31:y:1980:i:4:p:300-301
    DOI: 10.1002/asi.4630310412
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