A Simple Empirical Method for Predicting Library Circulations.

Burrell, Quentin L.

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Publication Date: 1988

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A Simple Empirical Method for Predicting Library Circulations.

Burrell, Quentin L.

Journal of Documentation, v44 n4 p302-14 Dec 1988

Describes an empirical Bayes method for predicting future use of library materials. Data from the University of Saskatchewan are used to illustrate practical applications of the model for simple prediction, prediction profiles, and prediction intervals. (21 references) (MES)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Administration, Library Circulation, Mathematical Formulas, Models, Prediction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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