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Community Analysis For Libraries and Librarians



Welcome to Community Analysis for Libraries and Librarians!


What is Community Analysis?

Why should you consider a Community Analysis?

How should a Community Analysis be done?

How will your library and your community benefit from a Community Analysis?

Purpose:

      --This web site, compiled by practicing librarians and Community Analysis consultants, is designed to answer these questions and more. These pages serve as a comprehensive reference source for libraries, librarians, and students of library science and information management, who are interested in the theory and practice of Community Analysis. Other public institutions and agencies may also find this information useful.

Scope:

      --The scope of the information covers all aspects of Community Analysis and ranges from general background information and theoretical principals to the practical applications and specific methodologies for conducting a Community Analysis. The final report of a Community Analysis is included as an example of the quality of information gleaned from the process and the management recommendations that are made possible through that knowledge.

Organization:

      --The Table of Contents provides easy access to the various categories of information. Links within those pages connect the user to related information. Every page has a link back to this homepage.


Table of Contents

Quick Reference Guide

History of Community Analysis

CARI-(Community Analysis Research Institute)-Model

Community Analysis Bibliography

Community Analysis for the Valdez-Perry Branch - Denver Public Library

Other Community Analysis Resources on the Web


Community Analysis for Libraries and Librarians is compiled by:

Jo Haight Sarling

Denver Public Library

(e-mail to jsarling@denver.lib.co.us)

Debra S. Van Tassel

Louisville Public Library

(e-mail to vantassel@louisville.lib.co.us)

 

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HoKyu Kim