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Research and statistics can play a strong role in telling the story of our libraries.  Many libraries use statistics to make the case for additional funding or for deciding what new services to offer to patrons.  Organizations like OCLC and ALA also do national research to look at trends in libraries and how library services impact communities. 

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2011 Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study Webinar
Archive and associated resources for the November 1, 2011, webinar with Judy Hoffman, John Bertot and Peggy Rudd on
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Taxpayer Return on Investment in Florida Public Libraries (2010)
Results of a research study assessing the taxpayer return on investment (ROI) in Florida’s public libraries.
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Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study
This study assesses public access to computers, the Internet, and Internet-related services in U.S. public libraries, and the impact of library funding changes on technology deployment, and sustainability.
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IMPACT Research Overview
overview of the research framework being used for the US IMPACT studies.
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Maryland 2008-09 School Library Reports
Maryland collects data at the school level and at what they call System level, whick I assume is probably akin to a district.
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