THE EFFECT OF REDUCTIONS IN PUBLIC LIBRARY OPENING HOURS ON BOOK ISSUES: A STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

摘要

This paper discusses statistical analyses of the effect of reductions in opening hours on book issues of public library authorities (PLAs). Monthly issue statistics over a three- to four-year period for twenty- Six libraries in four PLAs (Sheffield, Ealing, Hereford and Worcester, And Lancashire) were analysed using graphic analysis and time series Modelling.