Public Library Computer Waiting Queues: Alternatives to the First-Come-First-Served Strategy
This paper summarizes the results of a simulation of alternative queuing strategies for a public library computer sign-up system. Using computer usage data gathered from a public library, the performance of these various queuing strategies is compared in terms of the distribution of user wait times...
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2012-06-01
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| description | This paper summarizes the results of a simulation of alternative queuing strategies for a public library computer sign-up system. Using computer usage data gathered from a public library, the performance of these various queuing strategies is compared in terms of the distribution of user wait times. The consequences of partitioning a pool of public computers are illustrated as are the potential benefits of prioritizing users in the waiting queue according to the amount of computer time they desire. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a64fe6f03eab4b7b81bef1ba34c0c61e2022-12-22T00:30:43ZengAmerican Library AssociationInformation Technology and Libraries0730-92952163-52262012-06-01312728110.6017/ital.v31i2.21641920Public Library Computer Waiting Queues: Alternatives to the First-Come-First-Served StrategyStuart Williamson0Metropolitan Library SystemThis paper summarizes the results of a simulation of alternative queuing strategies for a public library computer sign-up system. Using computer usage data gathered from a public library, the performance of these various queuing strategies is compared in terms of the distribution of user wait times. The consequences of partitioning a pool of public computers are illustrated as are the potential benefits of prioritizing users in the waiting queue according to the amount of computer time they desire.https://ejournals.bc.edu/ojs/index.php/ital/article/view/2164 |
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| title | Public Library Computer Waiting Queues: Alternatives to the First-Come-First-Served Strategy |
| title_full | Public Library Computer Waiting Queues: Alternatives to the First-Come-First-Served Strategy |
| title_fullStr | Public Library Computer Waiting Queues: Alternatives to the First-Come-First-Served Strategy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Public Library Computer Waiting Queues: Alternatives to the First-Come-First-Served Strategy |
| title_short | Public Library Computer Waiting Queues: Alternatives to the First-Come-First-Served Strategy |
| title_sort | public library computer waiting queues alternatives to the first come first served strategy |
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