Twenty per cent of 8400 questionnaires distributed in 1977 to a representative sampling of public libraries throughout Massachusetts were returned and analyzed. Those returned were entirely representative of the state's population and of the size of library services represented, although communities with the most "active" library…

This statistical account is based on 1974 public library annual report data. Summary tables list the means, medians and percentile points for the following ten indicators: (1) total municipal appropriation per capita, (2) total annual income per capita, (3) salaries as percentage of total expenditure, (4) materials expenditure per capita, (5)…

A standardized reporting format is being used by Massachusetts public libraries to provide another approach in identifying comparable libraries and to facilitate comparison of employee salary ranges and other personnel data. Tables list libraries by population group with corresponding data on current salary ranges, number of full time and part…

This preliminary study of the region and its population, which was conducted in order to determine the best methods for the distribution of information, is based largely on 1971 census data and will require review and further analysis when the 1976 census data are available. A brief description of the region and the characteristics of the local…

This analysis of the community was designed to identify the needs of its citizens so that the Washington County Public Library could plan more responsive library services. Sections described the physical and historical aspects of the community; demographic characteristics of its population, including age, sex, education, employment status and…

Based upon annual reporting data for FY 76, this statistical report was designed to facilitate rapid comparison of support and activity levels among Massachusetts public libraries. The first section presents summary tables providing means, medians, and percentile values by population group for each of the following indicators: (1) library…

This supplemental report has been developed to assist administrators in the comparative analysis and evaluation of Massachusetts public libraries. Libraries have been placed into one of seven budget groups according to their total operating expenditures to provide another method of comparing libraries by "like" size and population of…

A study was conducted to analyze the quantitative and attitudinal variables that affect the nature and extent of use of the New Jersey public libraries. The first phase of the study consisted of a series of group discussions which focused on public knowledge of library facilities, attitudes and interests of the public, and library use patterns.…

A study of the Besore Public Library was conducted to determine if the library was meeting the needs of the Greencastle-Antrim area of Pennsylvania, to define areas of unmet needs, and to recommend improved programs and services. Information about the community--demographic characteristics, social structure, commercial characteristics, and future…

An indepth study was made of each of the 16 libraries in the Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments (ASCOG) region. As an essential aid to library planning, census data was analyzed to determine the social, economic, educational characteristics, and the geographic distribution of the population to be served. The library survey looked at…