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Fairfax County Libraries: By the Numbers
Posted by:
The Librarian
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Date: May 25, 2012 11:54AM
Fairfax County Libraries: By the Numbers
More than 16,000 people visited the library branches in one day
http://chantilly.patch.com/articles/fairfax-county-libraries-by-the-numbers-d15ee42c
Walk into Chantilly Library any weekday, and you’re bound to see a gaggle of students studying and adults working at computer workstations.
Just how many people use Fairfax County Library services? A survey from Snapshot Virginia Day on April 21 collected data on how libraries are used to determine the impact on the community.
Here is what the snapshot found that day, for all libraries in the Fairfax County Public Library system:
•Customers checked out, renewed or downloaded more than 46,000 books, CDs, eBooks or eVideos.
•More than 16,000 people visited the library branches.
•There were more than 14,000 visits to the library website.
•There were more than 1,300 computer use sessions.
•Library staff answered more than 1,700 reference questions.
•179 people applied for library cards.
•38 groups used free library meeting rooms (698 people attended).
•Library branches offered 13 programs or classes that day which were attended by 385 people
•Volunteers donated 457 hours to the library.
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More than 16,000 people visited the library branches in one day
http://chantilly.patch.com/articles/fairfax-county-libraries-by-the-numbers-d15ee42c
Walk into Chantilly Library any weekday, and you’re bound to see a gaggle of students studying and adults working at computer workstations.
Just how many people use Fairfax County Library services? A survey from Snapshot Virginia Day on April 21 collected data on how libraries are used to determine the impact on the community.
Here is what the snapshot found that day, for all libraries in the Fairfax County Public Library system:
•Customers checked out, renewed or downloaded more than 46,000 books, CDs, eBooks or eVideos.
•More than 16,000 people visited the library branches.
•There were more than 14,000 visits to the library website.
•There were more than 1,300 computer use sessions.
•Library staff answered more than 1,700 reference questions.
•179 people applied for library cards.
•38 groups used free library meeting rooms (698 people attended).
•Library branches offered 13 programs or classes that day which were attended by 385 people
•Volunteers donated 457 hours to the library.
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Re: Fairfax County Libraries: By the Numbers
Posted by:
Lew Reed
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Date: May 26, 2012 01:41PM
yeah but in the last budget go round did they cut the libray budget again?
I quit my lobbying efforts when i encountered more than one head librarian that gave me the feeling that they don't want boat rocking at this point. sensed they're just in it now to reach retirement and get out
i think county govt. has decided upon a slow death for the library system.
$6 billion+ county budget and they can't adequately fund the libraries!!
I quit my lobbying efforts when i encountered more than one head librarian that gave me the feeling that they don't want boat rocking at this point. sensed they're just in it now to reach retirement and get out
i think county govt. has decided upon a slow death for the library system.
$6 billion+ county budget and they can't adequately fund the libraries!!
Re: Fairfax County Libraries: By the Numbers
Posted by:
internets
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Date: May 26, 2012 01:45PM
internets and kindle has replaced this, no need for library anymore
Re: Fairfax County Libraries: By the Numbers
Posted by:
Dewey Decimal
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Date: May 26, 2012 01:54PM
Libraries are fun!
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Re: Fairfax County Libraries: By the Numbers
Posted by:
Obvious
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Date: May 27, 2012 04:11AM
Obviously the internet and ebooks have not replaced libraries if you look at the stats for that one day. Some people are happy with the results they get from Wikipedia, but others need help and access to commercial databases for more in depth information. There is a lot of crap on the web and you need to know which information is reliable. There are also some people who cannot afford access who use libraries for web based services.
Re: Fairfax County Libraries: By the Numbers
Posted by:
Solution
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Date: May 27, 2012 07:04AM
Y u think people give fucks