[Publib] Branch Library Standards

[Fred Beisser]

Neal,

I would add a line for the population of the library service area of the 
branch. With different funding levels, the size of the branch operations 
could vary significantly even though the number of people in the service 
area (as opposed to door count or circulation) might be the same.

Fred Beisser
Trustee
www.elbertcountylibrary.org
(Colorado)

Neal Starkey wrote:
> I am still looking for some good branch library standards for 
> comparison. If anyone can fill out the following for your branch or 
> branches it would be greatly appreciated. I will share any results 
> with the group. I know it is a lot of info, but general estimates are ok.
> I have also posted a wiki on the Branch Libraries group on 
> www.plaspace.org, or you can email me off list. I will compile results 
> into an excel sheet and share with anyone who is interested. Here are 
> the factors I am looking for, suggestions for more are welcome:
>
> Branch Name:
>
> Location:
>
> Type(urban, suburban, rural, central library system?):
>
> Square footage:
>
> Collection size:
>
> # of public computers:
>
> # of registered users:
>
> Hours open:
>
> FTE MLS staff:
>
> FTE non-MLS staff:
>
> Administrative staff:
>
> Annual circulation:
>
> Annual door count:
>
> Annual # of adult programs:
>
> Annual # of childrens programs:
>
> Annual # of public computer users:
>
> Annual # of reference questions:
>
> Materials budget:
>
> Supplies budget:
>