Bibliostat Connect Subscription to be Canceled

Due to state budget reductions, the Nebraska Library Commission will no longer subscribe to Baker and Taylor’s Bibliostat Connect product after June 30, 2010. Connect is a web-based application that provides a means to compare public libraries on measures such as circulation, internet usage, programming, budgets, and other data elements. Although Bibliostat Connect is a handy and effective tool for conducting simple comparative studies, there was not enough overall use of the product to justify its substantial cost. There are alternative methods available for performing library statistical comparisons, such as the Compare Public Libraries tool available on the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) website at http://harvester.census.gov/imls/compare/index.asp. Nebraska libraries may also request assistance in conducting statistical research from Library Data Services staff at the Library Commission. Contact John Felton, Planning and Data Services Coordinator, 402.471.3216, 800.307.2665, for more information.