Why Public Libraries Close
When: Thursday, November 13, 2008, 2:00 PM CENTRAL
Join Dr. Christie Koontz, of Florida State University, for an one-hour webinar where she will discuss Why Public Libraries Close, a report she co-authored based on the first systematic nationwide study on the impact of public library closures and facility location. Using staff interviews and demographics analysis using geographic information systems (GIS), the study analyzed impact on library users and potential markets. Koontz will discuss national trends identified during the period of the study as well as guidelines for libraries to prevent closure, measure impact on patrons, and where new library facilities should be opened.
Presented by guest speaker Christie Koontz, PhD of the College of Information, Florida State University.
Listen to audio portion of webinar.
View slides from the webinar.
View video (download .swf to your desktop - then right-click it and open with IE or Firefox)
Additional WebJunction Resources
Why Public Libraries Close report
Promoting Public Libraries: Using Data and Advocacy to Build Support and Funding
Additional Resources
National Digital Basemap of Public Libraries
Public Library Geographic Database (PLGDB)
