STATISTICAL DETERMINATION OF BOUND VOLUME JOURNAL HOLDINGS IN A SCIENCE LIBRARY

A method for the determination of the number of bound journal uolumes in a science library using a sampling technique is discussed. The method allows one to calculate the extent of journal runs for both current and noncurrent titles. A comparison of the total number of volumes arrived at using the methodology of the current study and another independent study shows agreement within 5%. Further incidental information gathered during the course of the study prouides information on other characteristics of the collection.