CDL-Question Re: Statistics

From: Lynn Sipe <lsipe_at_usc.edu>
Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:26:19 -0700
To: COLLDV-L_at_usc.edu
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> From:
> Lori Thorrat <lthorrat_at_clevelandart.org>
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> Hello,
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> I've been asked by my director to review the statistics our library 
> keeps in comparison to what other institutions currently track.  We 
> are reviewing the current set ARL statistics but since we are an art 
> library, I am particularly interested in what statistics other special 
> libraries, or special collections keep.  I am also interested in how 
> other institutions track usage counts.  With changing technology we 
> find increasingly that folks use us as a venue to work, which we've 
> begun to track with a door count.  We are also considering delineating 
> between types of reference questions.  We are considering tracking 
> "informational questions" vs. questions that require more in depth 
> analysis and work by the reference librarian.  If anyone else does 
> this and would care to share their criteria for delineated between the 
> two I would be most appreciative.  As I am not a member of the list, 
> please respond to me directly at the following address.
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> Thanks very much for your assistance,
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> Lori Ann Thorrat
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> Associate Librarian for Technical Services
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> Ingalls Library
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> The Cleveland Museum of Art
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> lthorrat_at_clevelandart.org
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> 216.707.2557
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> 216.421.0921 fax
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Received on Thu Jul 31 2008 - 14:55:19 EDT