Analyzing Library Collection Use with Excel

by Tony Greiner, Bob Cooper

In this unique guide, two collection development experts have tailored proven Excel[registered] formulas to translate circulation and collection data into meaningful reports for making strategic decisions. Step-by-step instructions, along with screen shots, allow anyone to set up a simple library-focused Excel[registered] program. Analyzing Library Collection Use with Excel[registered] gives library collection analysts in public, school, academic, and special libraries the ready tools process raw data into usable information; understand and identify the most relevant types of analysis; build on the strengths identified in the collection analysis and address weaknesses; illustrate circulation issues using charts and graphs; and, maximize return with Excel[registered] program tips and recommendations.

Genres: Library Science

167 pages, Paperback

First published May 25, 2007

Reviews

[Toastkat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another addition to my wishlist, "Analyzing Library Collection Use with Excel" is well worth having, no matter what level or stage of weeding you're in or about to enter. A lot of the suggested reports I'd already been doing, and though the version of Excel used in the samples is dated, the methods and reasoning is still there and still solid. And, of course, there is a level of sass and wit in the pages, that as with another book recently purchased, made me feel like I'd written the book myself in the future for the me of today. Highly recommended for a librarian's personal collection.

[Debra · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think if I had read this several years ago it would have been more useful. Excel has changed a great deal since it was published in 2007. Still a worthwhile book for those who may not have thought how or what could be analyzed by using Excel. Thank you to Tony and Bob for writing this.

[Lesley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this is very useful but it's going to take a while to really put it into practice. I set up a test download of stats just to work through the book the first time and I think I wouldn't have understood it at all without doing that. I'm ordering a copy (got this one on ILL) and will try to make myself use it on parts of the collection.

[Janette]

This sits with me for questions and approaches to understanding how matwrials, usage and interpretations. Who said you won't use that statistics class?!?!?!