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Bradford's law and libraries: present applications—potential promise

M. Carl Drott (Graduate School of Library Science, Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA)
Jacqueline C. Mancall (Graduate School of Library Science, Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA)
Belver C. Griffith (Graduate School of Library Science, Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA)

Aslib Proceedings

ISSN: 0001-253X

Article publication date: 1 June 1979

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Abstract

Bradford's Law is presented as an observation made from the outcome of searching, rather than a mathematical development. The organization and presentation of search data is explained. Potential applications of Bradford's Law are discussed. New findings are presented which show the relationship described by Bradford's Law to be fundamentally important but in a more subtle way than previously supposed. Future developments are suggested in terms of their impact on librarianship.

Citation

Drott, M.C., Mancall, J.C. and Griffith, B.C. (1979), "Bradford's law and libraries: present applications—potential promise", Aslib Proceedings, Vol. 31 No. 6, pp. 296-304. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb050687

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1979, MCB UP Limited

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