Introduction to Interactive Modules
Interactive modules draw from local library produced data accessed from national Public Libraries and the Internet survey databases via the local library's national FSCS Key. Modules contained in this section:
Library Profile - Create profiles of local libraries based on national surveys and provide for comparison of that local data to state and national level averages. For more information, click here.
Note: At present, the EDMS system provides data from the 2004 NCES Database, 2005 NCES Database,
and 2006 Internet Survey Database along with the capability to update the 2004 NCES data.
Select a data type to create report:
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2004 NCES Data
Database of public library statistics collected in FY 2004 on topics such as public library collections, expenditures, services, etc. The report created with this data allows participants to compare local level data to state and national averages.
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2005 NCES Data
The 2005 NCES database of public library statistics collected in FY 2004 on topics such as public library collections, expenditures, services, etc. The report created with this data allows participants to compare local level data to state and national averages.
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2006 NCES Data
NCES typically releases findings of annual public library surveys two years after collection. EDMS participants can use this template to enter 2006 data to update 2004 data and/or for comparison to prior annual NCES datasets.
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2007 NCES Data
The report template for 2007 NCES data is currently under development.
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2006 Internet Survey Data - Branch
National point-of-service survey results collected from sampled public library branches (outlets) on topics such as Internet connectivity, number of workstations, speed of connection, etc. The report created with this data allows participants to compare local level branch survey results to state and national averages.
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2006 Internet Survey Data - System
National survey results collected from sampled public library systems on topics such as E-rate applications, funding for information technology, staff information technology training, etc. The report created with this data allows participants to compare local system level survey results to state and national averages.
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2007 Internet Survey Data
The 2007 branch and system level Internet survey reports to be added at a later date.
Library Evaluation Tools -
Determine the value of library services and identify unique aspects of local library conditions for evaluation, decision-making, reporting, and advocacy purposes.
Library Report Modules - Provide access to local, state, and national level current data sources for planning and decision-making in critical areas of interest specific to local library's reporting and advocacy needs.
Select a module to create report:
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Tell the Story
provides basic information in a report format regarding local public library provision of
Public Access Computing and Internet Access for comparison to state and national averages of
provided access. Also includes sections regarding management, budget planning, and advocacy
strategies related to public access computing services.
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State Library Statistical Module
graphically presents selected national and state level data from the 2006 Public Libraries and the Internet survey compared to state and national averages.
- Budget Presentation Module
- Service Assessment
- Peer Comparison
- Justification of Services
- Description of Use of Service
- Description of Users of Service
