Measuring Public Library Performance.

Howard, Edward N.; Norman, Darlene M.

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Publication Date: 1981-Feb

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Measuring Public Library Performance.

Howard, Edward N.; Norman, Darlene M.

Library Journal, v106 n3 p305-08 Feb 1 1981

This description of the Vigo County Public Library's implementation of planning, programming, and budgeting focuses on its output measurement system, Complete Service Statistics. Measures of five service categories are developed--lending, facilities, information, production, and staff--to gather statistics for library management. (RAA)

Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Library Administration, Library Expenditures, Library Services, Measurement Techniques, Program Budgeting, Public Libraries, Records (Forms), Statistical Analysis

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Indiana

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