Analyzing Library Collection Use with Excel®

Analyzing Library Collection Use with Excel® by Tony Greiner, published by the American Library Association in April 2007, is an illustrated guide designed for library collection analysts. This book provides step-by-step instructions on how to utilize Excel® for transforming circulation and collection data into meaningful reports that aid in collection management decisions. With a page count of 167, it offers practical insights into processing raw data and understanding various types of analyses relevant to library collections.

Readers will find that this guide equips them with the tools necessary to identify strengths and weaknesses in their collections, as well as to illustrate circulation data through charts and graphs. It emphasizes the importance of analyzing collection use and provides hands-on techniques for setting up customized spreadsheets. This resource is particularly beneficial for librarians involved in collection development across public, school, academic, and special libraries, helping them to better serve their patrons through informed decision-making.