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The complete data set from ACRL's comprehensive
statistics-gathering project encompassing all academic libraries. Data
from 1,678 academic libraries in all Carnegie classifications is
included.
The core set of data consists of four major categories:
- Collections: which includes monographic volumes, serials and microforms, etc.;
- Expenditures: which includes library materials, electronic serials, computer
hardware and software, salaries and wages, etc.;
- Library Operations: which includes hours of operation, staff, ILL, reference, etc.;
- Local Characteristics or Attributes; which includes enrollment, institutional budget, etc.
Also included is data on institutions' activities in providing library services
for distance learning. The data from the two-part trends survey looks at
administration and demographics for these programs and at methods of delivery
of services in areas such as reference service, materials delivery, and
library instruction.
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