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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Young Persons' Behaviour and Attitudes Survey, 2013

Variable Details

VariableA_LIB_206
LabelK2. Why do you use the public library service? (this does NOT include school libraries)
Responses
1 To borrow/bring back or renew books 2
2 To borrow/bring back or renew DVDs, CDs 0
3 To download eBooks/talking books 0
4 To look up information 1
5 To do homework or study 0
6 To read books, comics or magazines 9
7 To use the computer for Internet, e-mails, word processing, 18
8 To search the library catalogue for books or look up online 12
9 To go to an activity (e.g. reading group) 6
10 To use photocopier/printer/scanner 13
11 To use other services (e.g. café, toilet, etc.) 5
12 Some other reason (Please tell us) 1
98 Refusal 0
99 Don't Know 0
Sysmiss 7009
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationYoung Persons' Behaviour and Attitudes Survey, 2013
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