[Genealib] Statistics and the Bottom Line

[Comanche Public Library]

An interesting feature we have used successfully is to count the register 
and tally the number of visitors from (a) our county and  the 4 adjoining 
counties, (b) elsewhere in Texas, and (c) out of state visitors.

You can probably get survey figures about how much visiting researchers 
contribute to your economy as they spend for meals, rooms, etc.

Our best tale involves researchers who came especially to us seeking far 
back ancestors.  They began their journey in South Africa.

Margaret T. Waring
Comanche Public Library
Comanche, Texas 65442
web page at www.comanchepubliclibrary.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kathy Strauss" <Kathy.Strauss at cityofdenton.com>
To: <genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu>
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 5:26 PM
Subject: [Genealib] Statistics and the Bottom Line


Hello,

I have been asked to use my genealogy collection usage statistics to justify 
my budget. I would like to know what statistics everyone uses to do the 
same. We use our "In-house Count" since our collection does not circulate. 
What other stats does everyone add to the in-house counts to show usage.

Thanks so much

Kathy Strauss
Genealogy Librarian
Denton Public Library
502 Oakland St.
Denton, TX 76201
kathy.strauss at cityofdenton.com


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