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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Young People's Behaviour and Attitudes Survey, 2007

Variable Details

VariableJ201_A
LabelJ2. Why do you go to a Public Library? (this does NOT include school libraries)
Responses
1 To borrow/ return/ renew books 1053
2 To borrow/ return/ renew other material such as DVDs, CDs, V 31
3 To look up information 183
4 To study/ do homework 84
5 To browse/ read books/ newspapers 44
6 To use the computer (eg: to use word processing/ database/ s 30
7 To access the Internet 69
8 To attend an event/ exhibition 8
9 To use photocopier/ fax 13
10 To use other facilities (eg: café, toilet, shop etc.) 25
11 Other reason 63
98 Refusal 0
99 Don't Know 0
97 Unanswered 15
Sysmiss 5284
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationYoung People's Behaviour and Attitudes Survey, 2007
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