Computer simulation modeling and circulation: An exploration of some of the factors that inhibit the adoption of computer simulation models in libraries

In 1975 M. Bommer said that computer simulation models had remained on the fringes of library science because too much attention has been devoted to the construction and solution of complex mathematical models, and too little attention to the implementation aspect. In 1980 A. Bosman and H. H. Sol criticized simulation models in libraries. They complained that there was inadequate validation of the models prior to their presentation to the library community. Four years later, in 1984, C. McClure made the same point, substantially reflecting the lack of progress in this field.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Library and Information Science

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Main, Linda Young

Contributors dc:contributor

• Auld, Lawrence W.S.

• Library Science
• Information Science

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1989 Main, Linda Young

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9010949
(UMI)AAI9010949

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/22565