A Third Note on Ageing in a Library Circulation Model: Applications to Future Use and Relegation.
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| Title: | A Third Note on Ageing in a Library Circulation Model: Applications to Future Use and Relegation. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Burrell, Quentin L. |
| Source: | Journal of Documentation. Mar 1987 43(1):24-45. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 22 |
| Publication Date: | 1987 |
| Intended Audience: | Researchers |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Academic Libraries, Graphs, Higher Education, Library Circulation, Library Materials, Library Planning, Library Statistics, Longitudinal Studies, Models, Monographs, Predictive Measurement, Research Libraries, Statistical Inference, Tables (Data), Use Studies |
| Abstract: | Describes a circulation model for academic research libraries which uses the mixed Poisson model, incorporating ageing of library materials, to predict future use of monographs and to suggest weeding procedures based on frequency of circulation. Longitudinal studies are examined and statistical details are appended. (Author/LRW) |
| Entry Date: | 1987 |
| Accession Number: | EJ351264 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Describes a circulation model for academic research libraries which uses the mixed Poisson model, incorporating ageing of library materials, to predict future use of monographs and to suggest weeding procedures based on frequency of circulation. Longitudinal studies are examined and statistical details are appended. (Author/LRW) |
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