Improving library effectiveness: A proposal for applying fuzzy set concepts in the management of large collections

Earl J. Robinson and Stephen J. Turner

Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1981, vol. 32, issue 6, 458-462

Abstract: A new concept in mathematical modeling—fuzzy set theory—allows for the explicit consideration of “professional expertise and judgment.” This article introduces fuzzy set theory to the library community “at‐large” by providing (i) a brief historical perspective on fuzzy sets; (ii) an introduction to the fundamentals of fuzzy set theory; (iii) an avenue of approach for applications of the theory in a library environment; and (iv) suggestions for future development of fuzzy applications in the library management area.

Date: 1981
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