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Unit 14: Library Statistics

Notes
Book-keeping Data
The following metrics are tracked on an ongoing basis:

Number of hours public devices are in use by patrons
Number of attendees in technology classes
Average wait times for public devices

Number of wireless sessions
Number of requests for one-on-one technology help
The library has a sufficient number of device hours available on a per capita basis.
(Proposed categories: 3 to 6 hours; 6 to 12 hours; more than 12 hours per capita)

Web Traffic
Web analytics are used to evaluate the use of online library resources annually
Library website usage reports are reviewed at least quarterly
Subscription content (e.g., databases) usage reports are reviewed at least quarterly
Questions

1. State the purpose of statistics in terms of library.
2. What are the statistical indicators?
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14.6 Summary

Statistics word coined from Latin word “status”.
Statistics, or numerical data that has been collected, organized and interpreted in some
way, exist on a wide variety of subjects, including health, weather, crime, population
characteristics, labour and employment, to name only a few.

The word statistics convey a variety of meaning to people, when it is used in different
context.

There are different types of Documentary Sources of Information.
Statistical method is the systematic method which is used to organize, present, analyse
and interpret the large or small volume of numerical information effectively.

A common goal for a statistical research project is to investigate causality, and in particular
to draw a conclusion on the effect of changes in the values of predictors or independent
variables on dependent variables or response.
The importance of statistics in recent years cannot be over emphasized. The development
in statistical studies has considerably increased its scope and importance.

14.7 Keywords

External Audience: The external audience of an organization refers to those who do not work
under the roof of the organization, but are interested in it.
House Journal: It is a publication issued by an organization to inform the public of its performance
and style of function.

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