Bradford's law and libraries: present applications—potential promise
- 1 June 1979
- journal article
- Published by Emerald Publishing in Aslib Proceedings
- Vol. 31 (6) , 296-304
- https://doi.org/10.1108/eb050687
Abstract
Bradford's Law is presented as an observation made from the outcome of searching, rather than a mathematical development. The organization and presentation of search data is explained. Potential applications of Bradford's Law are discussed. New findings are presented which show the relationship described by Bradford's Law to be fundamentally important but in a more subtle way than previously supposed. Future developments are suggested in terms of their impact on librarianship.Keywords
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