An introduction discusses data collection methods, population served, materials collection, library use and public library finance. Tables for regional libraries include data for the total system as well as for subsystems. Figures are provided for number of administrative units, population served, staff, collections, open hours, circulation,…

Thirty-one Minnesota public libraries were studied to determine the best use of state funds to promote library development. The overall objective of this study was to determine the most effective organizational structure, appropriate standards of operation, and a program of financial support for public libraries in Minnesota. An analysis was made…

Cost estimates provided by cataloging vendors during January 1981 are analyzed to identify the costs of catalog conversion options and alternatives to the card catalog for six Minnesota regional library systems. Following an executive summary of the study is a discussion of its background, scope, objectives, data gathering methodology, and…