CIPFA Comparative Profile Reports on Libraries.

The proposal provides for a profile for each library authority in England that compares to a selected group of library authorities across a number of indicators reflecting key aspects of library provision, as follows: • Numbers of libraries and service users • Costs of running library services • Levels of staffing and volunteers • Annual book and audio-visual issues • Stock and acquisition levels • Performance in relation to speed of requests • User satisfaction The data will enable library authoritie...