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The Library Research Service's A Closer Look series examines library issues in greater detail than the Fast Facts forum allows. A Closer Look reports are done periodically, when appropriate situations arise.
U.S. Public Libraries and the Use of Web Technologies
by Zeth Lietzau - October 2009
In spring 2008, LRS undertook an observational study to assess the prevalence of certain web technologies in Public Libraries in the United States.
Report Study Web Page
In spring 2008, LRS undertook an observational study to assess the prevalence of certain web technologies in Public Libraries in the United States.
Report Study Web Page
Public Libraries - A Wise Investment: A Return on Investment Study of Colorado Libraries
by Nicolle Steffen, Zeth Lietzau, Keith Curry Lance, Amanda Rybin, and Carla Molliconi - April 2009
In spring 2006, a need was identified in Colorado to describe the variety of benefits delivered by public libraries to their patrons and to quantify the return on investment to taxpayers for monies invested in public libraries. Libraries studied include Cortez Public Library, Denver Public Library, Douglas County Libraries, Eagle Valley Library District, Fort Morgan Public Library, Mesa County Public Library District, Montrose Library District, and Rangeview Library District.
Report ROI Study Web Page
In spring 2006, a need was identified in Colorado to describe the variety of benefits delivered by public libraries to their patrons and to quantify the return on investment to taxpayers for monies invested in public libraries. Libraries studied include Cortez Public Library, Denver Public Library, Douglas County Libraries, Eagle Valley Library District, Fort Morgan Public Library, Mesa County Public Library District, Montrose Library District, and Rangeview Library District.
Report ROI Study Web Page
Early Literacy Programs and Practices at Colorado Public Libraries
by Robbie Bravman Marks - October 2006
In efforts to help young children aged birth through six prepare to read, public libraries across the nation are stepping to the fore with new or enhanced early literacy programs and services.
Report
In efforts to help young children aged birth through six prepare to read, public libraries across the nation are stepping to the fore with new or enhanced early literacy programs and services.
Report
How Academic Libraries Help Faculty Teach and Students Learn
by Don Dickenson - February 2006
The Colorado Academic Library Impact Study - From March to May 2005, a study concerning academic library usage and outcomes was conducted by the Library Research Service in association with the Colorado Academic Library Consortium.
Report
The Colorado Academic Library Impact Study - From March to May 2005, a study concerning academic library usage and outcomes was conducted by the Library Research Service in association with the Colorado Academic Library Consortium.
Report
Retirement, Retention, and Recruitment: The Future of Librarianship in Colorado
by Nicolle Steffen, Keith Curry Lance, Becky Russell, and Zeth Lietzau - September 2004
During the last quarter of 2003, 1,241 Colorado librarians and other library workers responded to a voluntary statewide survey asking them about retirement, retention, and recruitment issues.
Report
During the last quarter of 2003, 1,241 Colorado librarians and other library workers responded to a voluntary statewide survey asking them about retirement, retention, and recruitment issues.
Report
Colorado's @ your library Campaign Evaluation
by Becky Russell - July 2004
This report evaluates the second two components of the Colorado @ your library Campaign project that are in process and scheduled for completion in October 2004 (funded by a LSTA 2003-2004 grant).
Report
This report evaluates the second two components of the Colorado @ your library Campaign project that are in process and scheduled for completion in October 2004 (funded by a LSTA 2003-2004 grant).
Report
Intellectual Freedom Issues in Colorado Libraries: Concerns, Challenges, Resources, and Opinions
by Nicolle Steffen and Martin Garnar - April 2004
In the fall of 2003, the CAL Intellectual Freedom Committee sponsored a survey to take the pulse of intellectual freedom in Colorado. The goal was to ask a wide range of Colorado library workers about their awareness and personal involvement in intellectual freedom issues, ranging from book challenges and Internet filtering to their opinions on recent federal legislation impacting libraries.
Report
In the fall of 2003, the CAL Intellectual Freedom Committee sponsored a survey to take the pulse of intellectual freedom in Colorado. The goal was to ask a wide range of Colorado library workers about their awareness and personal involvement in intellectual freedom issues, ranging from book challenges and Internet filtering to their opinions on recent federal legislation impacting libraries.
Report
Budget Cuts and Their Impact on Library Services to Coloradans
by Zeth Lietzau - January 2004
Commissioned by the Strategic Issues and Emergency Response (SIER) Committee of the Colorado Association of Libraries (CAL), this report details the extent of recent budget cuts to Colorado libraries.
Report
Commissioned by the Strategic Issues and Emergency Response (SIER) Committee of the Colorado Association of Libraries (CAL), this report details the extent of recent budget cuts to Colorado libraries.
Report
Adult and Family Literacy Activities in Colorado Public Libraries
by Becky Russell - November 2003
Commissioned by the Colorado Department of Education´s (CDE) Center for At-Risk Education (CARE) and in conjunction with the Colorado Literacy Research Initiative, this study examines adult and family literacy activities taking place in Colorado's public libraries.
Report
Commissioned by the Colorado Department of Education´s (CDE) Center for At-Risk Education (CARE) and in conjunction with the Colorado Literacy Research Initiative, this study examines adult and family literacy activities taking place in Colorado's public libraries.
Report
Colorado Courier Cost Comparison Study
by Becky Russell - April 2003
The Central Colorado Library System (CCLS) commissioned the Library Research Service to study how economical the Colorado Courier service is for libraries that use it.
Report
The Central Colorado Library System (CCLS) commissioned the Library Research Service to study how economical the Colorado Courier service is for libraries that use it.
Report
Counting on Results: New Tools for Outcome-Based Evaluation of Public Libraries
by Keith Curry Lance, Nicolle O. Steffen, Rochelle Logan, Marcia J. Rodney, and
Suzanne Kaller
The Counting on Results (CoR) study was a nationwide examination of the impact of public library services on individual patrons. Volunteer libraries throughout the United States participated in the project.
Report More information
The Counting on Results (CoR) study was a nationwide examination of the impact of public library services on individual patrons. Volunteer libraries throughout the United States participated in the project.
Report More information
Colorado Public Libraries and the Digital Divide
by Tammi Moe and Keith Curry Lance - October 2002
This report analyzes data from an April 2002 survey of public library Internet users conducted by the Library Research Service. It provides insights into how Coloradans are aided by public libraries in using information technology and how their lives are changed by access to online information.
Editorial Note Report Public Libraries article table 1 fig. 1 fig. 2 fig. 3 fig. 4
This report analyzes data from an April 2002 survey of public library Internet users conducted by the Library Research Service. It provides insights into how Coloradans are aided by public libraries in using information technology and how their lives are changed by access to online information.
Editorial Note Report Public Libraries article table 1 fig. 1 fig. 2 fig. 3 fig. 4