Libraries–Return on Investment
Every month Lincoln Trail Libraries System posts a new set of articles on current topics on the front page of the LTLS Web site. The April Features Articles is all about how investing in the library makes good dollars and cents and also impacts the communities we serve. There are examples of tools that can be used immediately to assist in budget preparation and marketing. There are stories of the impact of library service on people. There is a great Bibliography to do more research. The articles focus the topic from the point of view of all types of libraries. The following is a list of articles:
An Introduction to Return on Investment – by Jan Ison LTLS Executive Director
A brief video introduction to our current features.
The Library as Strategic Investment: Results of the Illinois Return on Investment Study – by Paula T. Kaufman
Academic Library (ROI)
What is the Library Worth to the Community? – by Joe Sciacca LTLS Consultant
Public Library (ROI)
The Impact of School Libraries – by Jan Ison LTLS Executive Director
School Library (ROI)
Impact of Hospital Library Services – by Nina Pals
Special Library (ROI)
Library Systems – Saving Money, Providing Service and Returning Investment – by Jan Ison LTLS Executive Director
System (ROI)
Bibliography of Return on Investment (ROI) Resources – assembled by LTLS Consultants Michelle Ralston, Pat Boze and other LTLS Staff using both a list that was compiled by Don Reynolds, and ALA’s – Return on Investment Web site.
GateNet Catalog
IHLS
LCLS Facebook Page
WebJunction Illinois
WorldCat