1. the Public Library Administration Series Statistics Colleen Hamer From the Montana State Library

2. 9/20/20152 Statistics Timeline Year-round Use and review statistics Maps, Reports, Charts, Brochures/Posters/Bookmarks July - June Gathering Data FY14 (Jul 2013- June 2014) 2013-2014 Worksheet September – mid-November Data Entry FY13 (Jul 2012-June 2013) 2012-2013 Input Form

3. Print Input Form(s) and Worksheet Manual logs throughout July – June Circulation, Accounting, Services Reports Gathering Values Help ? Data Entry Reports Charts Maps Brochures Output Statistics are superior marketing and continuous improvement tools! Let’s work together to get quality data and use it! process 9/20/20153

4. Print Input Form(s)Input Form Manual logs throughout July – June Circulation, Accounting, Service Provider Reports Gathering Values 9/20/20154

5. September to November Extensive documentation and resources; use the blue ? ’s Input edits and National edits 5 on-line pages plus branches 2-10 hours to gather values – 1 hour or less to complete data entry Data Entry 9/20/20155

6. – DIRECTIONAL AND PROCEDURAL TRANSACTIONS – GONE; ONLY REFERENCE TRANSACTIONS REMAINS – CIRCULATION OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS – STAFF FTE – BROADBAND SUBSCRIBED SPEED – ELECTRONIC SERVICES PURCHASED BEYOND STATEWIDE DATABASES 9/20/20156 Data entry- new 2012-13

7. Reports Charts Maps Brochures, Posters, Bookmarks Output tools – on MSL statistics web page 9/20/20157

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12. Report out on a surprising/interesting/useful/questionable data find for your library – Guess what your average attendance per program is; is it higher or lower than previous year?; did the number of programs increase? – Guess if your collection turnover rate is higher or lower than a comparable library – Guess by what percentage has your e-book collection grown over the years? Print? – Guess whether the state’s visits per capita were higher, average or lower than national average for rural libraries in 2010 – Generate and view a poster for your library Consider your issues and goals; challenge your resources to improve an area and have it reflected in the data! Data Challenge 9/20/201512

13. 100’s of questions are asked annually amongst State Data Coordinators – We must ask questions so that we will build consensus, knowledge and produce good data Use and analyze the data! Provide feedback on all aspects of data collection and output. Ask questions/give suggestions 9/20/201513

14. Documents: – Statistics Manual Statistics Manual – Collection Worksheet – Input Form – Outlet Input Form Website: http://libraries.montanastatelibrary.org/library_development/http://libraries.montanastatelibrary.org/library_development/ Contacts: – Sarah McHugh, SLR Director Sarah McHugh – Statewide Library Consultants, Lauren McMullen & Suzanne ReymerLauren McMullen Suzanne Reymer – Colleen Hamer, Data Technician Colleen Hamer Resources 9/20/201514 THANK YOU.