Do collection expenditures predict public library circulation? Evidence from longitudinal data
Journal of Librarianship and Information Science
Published online on June 29, 2026
Abstract
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This study examines the relationship between collection expenditure, a core financially input in public libraries, and service outcomes as measured by annual circulation. Using panel data from 1112 public libraries in Korea drawn from the National Library ...
This study examines the relationship between collection expenditure, a core financially input in public libraries, and service outcomes as measured by annual circulation. Using panel data from 1112 public libraries in Korea drawn from the National Library ...