1. Library Statistics By Bhupendra Ratha, Lecturer S. L. I. Sc., D.A.V.V., Indore Email Id: b b b b b hhhh uuuu 2222 6666 1111 @@@@ gggg mmmm aaaa iiii llll.... cccc oooo mmmm

2. Statistics Statistics word coined from Latin word “status”. It refers to a method of dealing with quantitative information involving collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data. Statistics word coined from Latin word “status”. It refers to a method of dealing with quantitative information involving collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data. It is a branch of mathematics which appears to have originated in 18 th century. It is a branch of mathematics which appears to have originated in 18 th century.

3. Characteristics of Statistics It is the facts and figures which are presented in tabular or other forms. It is the facts and figures which are presented in tabular or other forms. It is regarded as one of the important tools for making decisions. It is regarded as one of the important tools for making decisions.

4. Objectives of Statistics It helps to determine the growth of library. It helps to determine the growth of library. It helps to the librarian for comparison between previous and current library activities. It helps to the librarian for comparison between previous and current library activities. It helps to controlling all the activities. It helps to controlling all the activities. It helps to librarian for evaluation of the staff performance. It helps to librarian for evaluation of the staff performance. It helps to write the history and reports of library. It helps the librarian in planning and controlling the activities of library. It helps to write the history and reports of library. It helps the librarian in planning and controlling the activities of library. It also helps us in comparing a particular library with other library. It also helps us in comparing a particular library with other library.

5. Source of Library Statistics Diaries Diaries Daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports. Daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports. Gate register Gate register Written documents of library. Written documents of library. Library software. Library software.

6. Scope of Library Statistics In acquisition section In acquisition section In processing section In processing section In circulation section In circulation section In periodical section In periodical section In reference section In reference section