ALTERNATIVE MODELS FOR LIBRARY CIRCULATION DATA

Abstract

Alternative forms of the desirability distribution for library materials, as defined by the author in an earlier work, are discussed. It is demonstrated that, while several different distributions may adequately describe an observed circulation frequency distribution over a fairly short time period (one year, say), the long‐term implications may be quite different. Some of the statistical aspects are discussed with an eye to ensuring that the most appropriate model is used.

Citation

BURRELL, Q. (1982), "ALTERNATIVE MODELS FOR LIBRARY CIRCULATION DATA", Journal of Documentation, Vol. 38 No. 1, pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb026718