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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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Kinnucan, Mark T.; Estabrook, Leigh; Ferguson, Mark R. – Library Quarterly, 1998
A reanalysis of data from a national telephone poll (n1181) conducted in 1991 determined that if local libraries faced a fiscal crisis, 47% favored raising taxes, 44% preferred instituting user fees, and 9% advocated reducing services. Frequent library use, urban residence, higher level of education, and greater income were associated with a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Data Analysis, Income, Library Funding