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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the new application of a performance index ( p ‐index), extending its use to libraries for measuring and evaluating library circulation statistics in terms of quality and quantity of library books usage by subjects. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses NISCAIR library circulation data and computes p ‐index as well as h ‐index for comparing usage in different subjects. Findings – The results indicate that a two dimensional map of quality vs quantity of transactions can be used for better understanding and evaluation of library usage. Research limitations/implications – The h ‐ and p ‐indices and the quality‐quantity maps can be used as a benchmark for monitoring library performance in addition to finding out high value areas in the library collection, high value users, and high value books. Practical implications – The paper is able to supplement the insights normally available from routine statistical analysis of circulation data. Originality/value – This study may help in providing knowledge/insights in building up collections.
Performance Measurement and Metrics – Emerald Publishing
Published: Nov 30, 2010
Keywords: Indexing; Collections management; Libraries; Usage statistics
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