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Peer reviewedMielke, Linda – Public Libraries, 1990
Discusses the importance of cost finding for public libraries and the relationship of cost finding to output measures. A cost finding study conducted on the cost of gift books is described; several worksheets from the study are included. Suggestions are offered for beginning a cost-finding project. (three references) (MES)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Costs, Library Administration, Measurement Techniques
Peer reviewedBarrish, Alan; Carrigan, Dennis – Public Libraries, 1991
Discussion of the need for strategic planning in public libraries highlights a case study of a small resort town library, the Crawford Memorial Library, in Monticello, New York. Deciding on specific library roles and planning their implementation are described, and the importance of environment and competition in strategic planning is explained.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Competition, Environment, Library Administration
