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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Young Persons' Behaviour and Attitudes Survey, 2013

Variable Details

VariableA_LIB_201
LabelK2. Why do you use the public library service? (this does NOT include school libraries)
Responses
1 To borrow/bring back or renew books 1036
2 To borrow/bring back or renew DVDs, CDs 68
3 To download eBooks/talking books 21
4 To look up information 158
5 To do homework or study 215
6 To read books, comics or magazines 57
7 To use the computer for Internet, e-mails, word processing, 34
8 To search the library catalogue for books or look up online 14
9 To go to an activity (e.g. reading group) 7
10 To use photocopier/printer/scanner 55
11 To use other services (e.g. café, toilet, etc.) 40
12 Some other reason (Please tell us) 36
98 Refusal 11
99 Don't Know 34
Sysmiss 5290
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationYoung Persons' Behaviour and Attitudes Survey, 2013
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