The Use of User Studies and Archival Mission and User Studies.

Maher, William J.; Turnbaugh, Roy C.

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ERIC Number: EJ342854

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Publication Date: 1986

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The Use of User Studies and Archival Mission and User Studies.

Maher, William J.; Turnbaugh, Roy C.

The Midwestern Archivist, v11 n1 p15-34 1986

Maher advocates analysis of archival use, outlines methodologies for such analyses, and provides examples of results of two kinds of user studies. Turnbaugh advocates broadening the context of user studies in government archives to include all areas of activity so that the institution is embedded in the processes of government. (EM)

Descriptors: Archives, Government Libraries, Library Research, Library Surveys, Reference Services, State Libraries, Use Studies, User Satisfaction (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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