The Efficient Level Of Public Library Services / Malcolm Getz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Getz, Malcolm.

Contributor:

National Bureau of Economic Research.

Series:

Working Paper Series (National Bureau of Economic Research) no. w0321.

NBER working paper series no. w0321

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economics.

Public libraries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource: illustrations (black and white);

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, Mass. National Bureau of Economic Research 1979.

Cambridge, Massachusetts : National Bureau of Economic Research, 1979.

Summary:

Criteria for determining the efficient mix of branches, hours, stock, and new acquisitions are developed and applied to the branch operations of the New York Public Library. A method based on traveling costs is used to value library use at each branch. The relationship between library operations and library use is estimated using a two-stage technique. The costs of library operations are explored. Marginal benefit-cost ratios are presented. The study finds that the New York Public Library operates too many branches for too few hours of service.

Notes:

Print version record

February 1979.