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Peer reviewedSteffan, Nicolle O.; Lance, Keith Curry; Logan, Rochelle – Public Libraries, 2002
Reports on Counting on Results, a project funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services that developed and tested tools to standardize and simplify the collection of outcome data from public library patrons. Discusses results of questionnaires that addressed "Planning for Results" service responses. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Library Services, Library Standards, Public Libraries
Peer reviewedMielke, Laurie R. – Public Libraries, 1991
Explains a system designed by the Montgomery County Department of Public Libraries to develop objective data based on time costs to help make decisions regarding children's program resources. Budgets and library priorities are discussed, a form for gathering data on programs is provided, and suggestions for modifications for other libraries are…
Descriptors: Budgets, Childrens Libraries, Cost Estimates, Data Collection
Peer reviewedJohnson, Debra Wilcox; Rossiter, Martha Dennison – Public Libraries, 1986
Two Wisconsin public library systems conducted a planning process for library services to special needs users during 1985-86. The needs assessment process used and the results obtained are described in detail and the two approaches used are compared. (One library collected more qualitative data and the other more quantitative data.) (EM)
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Comparative Analysis, Data Collection, Information Services
