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Ottensmann, John R. – Library Quarterly, 1997
Describes geographic information systems and the assembly of data for analysis for the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library (Indiana). Presents examples of possible analyses: distribution of library patrons; distances patrons travel to use libraries; branch library services and characteristics of populations served; numbers of patrons served…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Data Analysis, Library Materials, Library Services

Bradley, Jana – Library Quarterly, 1993
Discusses methodological issues concerning qualitative research and describes research practices that qualitative researchers use to address these methodological issues. Topics discussed include the researcher as interpreter, the emergent nature of qualitative research, understanding the experience of others, trustworthiness in qualitative…
Descriptors: Credibility, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Information Science