11Estimates of numbers of books

11 Estimates of numbers of books

(1) This section applies to an eligible book if it has been the subject of a claim. (2) The Committee must, at least annually, estimate the number of copies of the book held in classified libraries, using: (a) the records of classified libraries; and (b) statistical sampling and estimation processes that the Committee considers appropriate. (3) However, if the estimated number of copies of the book is less than 50, the Committee: (a) is not required to make another estimate of the number of copies; and (b) must notify every claimant in relation to the book of the estimate, and the effect of paragraph (a) and section 17. (4) If a claimant who has been notified under paragraph (3)(b) informs the Committee that the book has been reprinted, or of some other circumstance affecting the number of copies of the book, the Committee may make another estimate of the number of copies of the book. (5) The estimate under subsection (4) must be made: (a) in the current year, if the information is given at a time that would enable inclusion of the book in the annual estimates process for the year; or (b) in the year after the information was given to the Committee.

Note: All editions of an eligible book are to be counted in estimating the number of copies of the book held in classified libraries, even if they have different ISBN numbers: see s 12.