Library user behavior analysis : use in economics and management

Part of : WSEAS transactions on business and economics ; Vol.11, 2014, pages 107-116

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This paper develops a method of bibliomining, including the characteristics of the various stages of the process. Furthermore, the whole process is applied to research conducted in 2012 in the largest public library in the Czech Republic – the Municipal Library of Prague. The results are interpreted and a proposal for continuation of research is also included.
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bibliomining, cluster analysis, economics, library user behavior, management, public library
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Περιέχει σχήματα, πίνακες και βιβλιογραφία
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