Library Circulation Distributions: Some Observations on the PLR Sample.

Brownsey, K. W. R.; Burrell, Q. L.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Library Circulation Distributions: Some Observations on the PLR Sample.

Brownsey, K. W. R.; Burrell, Q. L.

Journal of Documentation, v42 n1 p22-45 Mar 1986

Frequency-of-circulation distributions from 16 United Kingdom libraries participating in initial period of operation of the Public Lending Right are discussed. Differences between the libraries are highlighted, and, for each, the adequacy of various refinements of the simplest model (geometric distribution, negative binomial distribution, or mixed negative binomial distribution) is considered. (Author/MBR)

Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Fiction, Graphs, Library Circulation, Models, Nonfiction, Public Libraries, Statistical Distributions, Tables (Data)

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Language: English

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