In 1976 the annual growth rate of interlibrary loans and network referrals within the Northeastern Ohio Library Association (NOLA) increased by 14%. In addition $18,000 from project grants has allowed NOLA to add 1,196 volumes to local collections. The annual report cites statistics and includes local library reports to demonstrate the growth of…

This pilot study, which tests an instrument and a procedure for investigating the 16mm film resources network for the public libraries of New Jersey, presents data from a stratified sample of libraries to examine use patterns and scale, as well as the various mechanisms used to make the films available to the public. Where possible, costs and…

The Mountain-Valley Library System (MVLS), a cooperative of 19 public and academic libraries in nine northern California counties, performed a cost study of its interlibrary delivery system during fall, 1977. This report discusses the results of item count for all 62,000 materials handled in the system during a two-month sample period and projects…

A questionnaire was designed and circulated to all member libraries of the Texas Information Exchange to gather data associated with the costs and volume of interlibrary loan activity from September 1, 1975 to February 28, 1976. Forty of the forty-five members of the Exchange participated in the study. In the area of costs, information was…

In 1975, the number of interlibrary loans and network referrals within the Northeastern Ohio Library Association (NOLA) increased dramatically, and library circulation increased by more than 15%. In addition, special funds provided for the expansion of collections, greater public contact, and participation in a larger variety of educational…

More significant public library measurements and standards, and better and prompter statistics on which to base them, are needed. Suggestions for developing new standards are given. (Author/JS)

Represented are the detailed set of data structures relevant to the categorization of information, terminology, and definitions employed in the design of the library statistical data base. The data base, or management information system, provides administrators with a framework of information and standardized data for library management, planning,…

The National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) has developed a library statistical data base which concentrates on the management information needs of administrators of public and academic libraries. This document provides an overview of the framework and conceptual approach employed in the design of the data base. The data…

The National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) has completed the development and demonstration of a library statistical data base. The data base, or management information system, was developed for administrators of public and academic libraries. The system provides administrators with a framework of information and…

This publication provides a directory of Alabama Public Library Service libraries, single-county public library systems, multi-county public library systems, and multi-type library systems, and presents a 1998 statistical report. Individual library statistics are tabulated for public library systems on: service outlets, staff, and hours; print and…

This publication provides a directory of Alabama Public Library Service public libraries, single-county public library systems, multi-county public library systems, and multi-type library systems, and presents a 1997 statistical report. Individual library statistics are tabulated for public library systems on: service outlets, staff, and hours;…

This report presents statistical pictures of Illinois Public Libraries during the fiscal year 1988-1989. The information comes primarily from the Illinois Public Library Annual Report forms. In addition, text has been included that describes how a library or library system can utilize these statistics. Three sections divide the publication.…

An overview is provided of the Central Oklahoma Economic Development District (COEDD) library system, which serves seven counties. A general analysis of COEDD's background and purpose is followed by demographic and economic data for the area. An inventory of present library facilities and activities is presented along with a comparison with state…

This survey is a statistical summary and analysis of data on Texas public libraries, collected by the Field Services Division of the Texas State Library. The following statistical presentations were prepared: (1) an individual statistical profile for each public library in the state, also including the classification of libraries by population…

A study was made of library services in the Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma (KEDDO). Since six of the seven counties in the district belonged to the Chocktaw Nation Multi-County Library System (CNMCLS), particular attention was given to the seventh county, Pushmataha. The population, socioeconomic factors, transportation system,…