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Periodicity in Academic Library Circulation: A Spectral Analysis.

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Title: Periodicity in Academic Library Circulation: A Spectral Analysis.
Authors: McGrath, William E.
Source: Journal of the American Society for Information Science. Feb1996, Vol. 47 Issue 2, p136-145. 10p. 2 Charts, 16 Graphs.
Subjects: Library circulation analysis
Abstract: Examines by spectral analysis periods in four academic library circulation series and four of pickup for shelving. Comparison of observed periods to theoretical periods in a 364-day academic calendar; Author's purpose to seek understanding of cyclic nature of library use.
Database: Engineering Source
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Abstract:Examines by spectral analysis periods in four academic library circulation series and four of pickup for shelving. Comparison of observed periods to theoretical periods in a 364-day academic calendar; Author's purpose to seek understanding of cyclic nature of library use.
ISSN:00028231
DOI:10.1002/(SICI)1097-4571(199602)47:2<136::AID-ASI5>3.0.CO;2-#