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Using Geographic Information Systems to Analyze Library Utilization.

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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

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Ottensmann, John R.; And Others – Library Quarterly, 1995

This study found the patterns of circulation in various categories of adult books to be similar across the branches of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library. In only some subject categories, branch circulation levels were related to socioeconomic characteristics. (AEF)

Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Community Characteristics, Comparative Analysis, Information Needs