A MIP model to generate an optimal book relocation plan for improving the management of shelf occupancy – a case study at Nanzan University Library

We formulate the problem of the relocation of books in a university library as a mixed-integer programming problem and solve it by an optimization software. The problem is essentially to divide bookshelves into sections so that each section has an enough space for the current and future buying books...

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Published in:Journal of Advanced Mechanical Design, Systems, and Manufacturing Vol. 16; no. 4; p. JAMDSM0036
Main Authors: SUZUKI, Atsuo, KOICHI, Shungo, OHNISHI, Aino
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Tokyo The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers 01.01.2022
Japan Science and Technology Agency
Subjects:
Book relocation support system
Integer programming
Libraries
Library management
Linear programming
Mixed integer
Mixed-integer programming problem
Optimization
Relocation
Relocation of books
University library
ISSN:1881-3054, 1881-3054
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Summary:We formulate the problem of the relocation of books in a university library as a mixed-integer programming problem and solve it by an optimization software. The problem is essentially to divide bookshelves into sections so that each section has an enough space for the current and future buying books in its assigned book group, and its solution allows us to avoid the frequent relocation of books. We addressed the case of Nanzan University Library. At present, the library staff spends much time to generate a book relocation plan manually. Our method reduces the time but also the burden of the staff for rearranging books.
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ISSN:1881-3054
1881-3054
DOI:10.1299/jamdsm.2022jamdsm0036