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New Statistics Tutorials Now Available
May 10th, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?
The condensed Online Version of the Statistics Workshop given last winter is now available on WebJunction Connecticut. The three tutorials (each 10 to 15 minutes long) cover these areas:
- How to make the most of the Statistical Profile of Connecticut Public Libraries
- Chart-making tips to help you make the case for your library
- Statistics resources for public library evaluation and advocacy
Comments and feedback are welcome.
Grants and Reimbursements, Statistics
Annual Public Library Report Preview
May 9th, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?

Public libraries who want to see how the upcoming annual survey will change this year should go to Annual Report and Application for State Aid and download a copy of the 2012 survey, survey changes, instructions, and definitions. Looking at the survey changes pdf is probably a good idea for all those whose task it will be to complete the Annual Report. New questions include a count of internet sessions, adaptive/assistance technology availability, an employee count, and a section on services provided by the municipality that do not show up in the library budget. For questions, contact tom.newman@ct.gov.
Statistics
Updated Automatic Chart-Makers for Library Statistics
April 25th, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?

Public libraries who need statistical charts for advocacy or evaluation should try these Automatic Chart-Makers. A simple two-step process with these Excel files (no Excel expertise required) creates charts that compare your library to other libraries or state averages. You can copy and paste the charts into documents or presentations. These chart-makers have been updated recently so that you can print the complete suite of charts (or produce a PDF) which you can distribute to staff or Board members.
CT Library Community, Statistics
Survey for a Survey
January 12th, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?

Attention Public Library Staff Who Completed the 2011 Annual Report for the State Library:

Thanks go out to those who helped fill out the Report last fall. Before the State Library examines what should be on next year’s Report, we would like to get some feedback from those of you who will have to suffer through it. We are not expecting the Report to change much, but we would appreciate getting your answers/opinions on some of these questions: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CTAnnualReportSurvey

A short survey, there are only 10 questions. Thanks for your help.
Breaking News from DLD, Statistics
Official Statistical Profile Released, Customized Charts Available
January 3rd, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?
The official version of the Connecticut Public Libraries : Statistical Profile July 2010 – June 2011 is now available. The only significant change from the preliminary version released in early December is an update to municipal tax revenue figures.

Also, as was done last year, the State Library is offering a suite of Excel charts customized for your particular library. These charts
- show your library’s 2011 statistics and compare them to state averages and averages of towns with a similar population,
- show your library’s statistical trends since 1996 (based on figures provided in annual reports each year),
- may be copied and pasted into any document or presentation.
To ask for your library’s charts email Tom Newman, tom.newman@ct.gov .

Go to Automatic Chart-Makers to see an example of the charts, or to create charts yourself (including one that compares your library to 4 other libraries of your choice).

Questions? Contact me.
Breaking News from DLD, Statistics
Library Use and Budgets Decline for Many Connecticut Public Libraries
December 5th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?
Preliminary findings from Annual Reports submitted recently by Connecticut public libraries for FY 2010-2011 indicate that library use has fallen from last year’s record highs. An early draft of the “Statistical Profile of Connecticut Public Libraries” shows circulation, library visits, and program attendance modestly lower than in FY2010. The chart section of the Profile illustrates statewide declines in library use statistics, as well as the clear erosion in financial support for libraries.

Possible reasons for this decline in statewide library use include:
- The 2011 winter was particularly harsh.
- The popularity of e-books and e-book readers. For reasons beyond the library community’s control, publishers and distributors have been very slow to sell e-books to libraries. There is pent-up demand there which most libraries have not been able to meet.
- The recession is over. Many libraries receive a bounce in library use during recessions. Library use statistics usually flatten out during the rebound from a recession.
- Libraries have reduced their hours in response to budget cuts.
- Budget cuts have forced libraries to reduce library materials expenditures. This trend has gone on for several years. Normally it takes a couple years for this sort of reduction to effect circulation.
- Budget cuts have also reduced expenditures on programs, which reduces program attendance and library visits.
A preliminary version of the Statistical Profile of Connecticut Public Libraries is now available for those who would like to refer to this resource during the early budget season. Please report errors/problems to Tom Newman. The official version of the Profile will be available on January 1.
Grants and Reimbursements, Statistics
State Report Deadline Just 3 Weeks Away
October 25th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

The Public Library Annual Statistical Report and Application for State Aid deadline is November 15. Library Directors should have received their logon information. Contact Tom Newman, Connecticut State Library with questions. Thanks go out to the 41 public libraries that have already completed their report.
CT Library Community, Statistics
What Recent Statistics Say About Connecticut Public Libraries
August 23rd, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?
- Circulation has increased 10% since 2007.
- Library visits have increased 13%.
- The % of total town/city tax revenue that goes to public libraries has dropped 17% since 2007.
- Adjusting for inflation, materials expenditures have fallen 7% since 2005.
- Filled Interlibrary loans are up 90% since 2006.
- Connecticard loans (loans to non-residents) are up 10% since 2006.
- Program attendance has increased 16% since 2007.
- Connecticut ranks # 1 in the nation in Masters Degree library staff per capita.
- Of 165 Connecticut principal public libraries, the smallest half of those libraries (83 libraries) serve only 15% of Connecticut’s population.
See a list of recent statistics, and how Connecticut fares in national rankings.
CT Library Community, Statistics
Connecticut Public Libraries are #1 in New England
August 17th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

2009 Public Library Survey data, just released from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, shows that Connecticut Public Libraries top the other New England states in important use and support measures. Connecticut has the highest per-capita totals for Circulation, Materials Expenditures, MLS Librarians, Library Staff, Total Operating Income, and Operating Income from Local Taxes.

This PDF report shows how Connecticut fares against the other New England states.
ILL, Statistics
Interlibrary Loan Report for FY2011
August 1st, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

The annual report on interlibrary loan activity, Connecticut Interlibrary Loan Activity, Academic and Special Libraries, July 2010 – June 2011, is now available as a PDF. Thanks go out to all the academic and special libraries that reported their ILL activity this year.

Please note that public libraries are not included in this year’s report. Instead they will be submitting their ILL statistics on the Annual Report/Survey due on November 15 and these figures will be reported in the Statistical Profile.

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New Statistics Tutorials Now Available

Grants and Reimbursements, Statistics

Annual Public Library Report Preview

Statistics

Updated Automatic Chart-Makers for Library Statistics

CT Library Community, Statistics

Survey for a Survey

Breaking News from DLD, Statistics

Official Statistical Profile Released, Customized Charts Available

Breaking News from DLD, Statistics

Library Use and Budgets Decline for Many Connecticut Public Libraries

Grants and Reimbursements, Statistics

State Report Deadline Just 3 Weeks Away

CT Library Community, Statistics

What Recent Statistics Say About Connecticut Public Libraries

CT Library Community, Statistics

Connecticut Public Libraries are #1 in New England

ILL, Statistics

Interlibrary Loan Report for FY2011