Library StatisticsLibrary StatisticsByBy

Bhupendra Ratha, LecturerBhupendra Ratha, LecturerS. L. I. Sc., S. L. I. Sc.,

D.A.V.V., IndoreD.A.V.V., IndoreEmail Id: Email Id: bhu261@gmail.combhu261@gmail.com

StatisticsStatistics

Statistics word coined from Latin word Statistics word coined from Latin word “status”. It refers to a method of dealing with “status”. It refers to a method of dealing with quantitative information involving collection, quantitative information involving collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of analysis, presentation and interpretation of data.data.

It is a branch of mathematics which appears to It is a branch of mathematics which appears to have originated in 18have originated in 18thth century. century.

Characteristics of StatisticsCharacteristics of Statistics

It is the facts and figures which are presented It is the facts and figures which are presented in tabular or other forms.in tabular or other forms.

It is regarded as one of the important tools for It is regarded as one of the important tools for making decisions.making decisions.

Objectives of StatisticsObjectives 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 It helps to the librarian for comparison between

previous and current library activities.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 It helps to librarian for evaluation of the staff

performance.performance. It helps to write the history and reports of library. It It helps to write the history and reports of library. It

helps the librarian in planning and controlling the helps the librarian in planning and controlling the activities of library.activities of library.

It also helps us in comparing a particular library with It also helps us in comparing a particular library with other library.other library.

Source of Library Statistics Source of Library Statistics

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

Scope of Library Statistics Scope of Library Statistics

In acquisition sectionIn acquisition section In processing sectionIn processing section In circulation sectionIn circulation section In periodical sectionIn periodical section In reference sectionIn reference section