May 27, 2014
Question
MaryAnn VanCura
I could use some advice on where libraries should count public services activities that are system-wide, and not outlet-specific.
· Some multi-outlet libraries have been counting system-wide public services offerings in their “Office Outlet”. Since we don’t plan to include the Office Outlet in the upload to WebPLUS, I need to advise these libraries how to enter this data.
· I can ask them to Public library standards by state move the system-wide public service activities to the library outlet of their choice (central or branch), but some are interested in being able to show which activities are system-wide versus which are outlet-based.
· How have others handled this situation? Any suggestions?
SDC Comments
Katrice Stewart (FL)
I deal with this type of scenario very frequently as we have many “cooperatives” who are providing services at this higher level. What we’ve done to accommodate everyone is to set up an administrative/cooperative office location in the statistical software so they can separately report these activities then I roll that total together with the other location(s) to give a grand total. This seems to work well until you get into a situation such as Edge or other survey reporting where they use the FSCS numbers to organize reporting. Doing so will prevent the more granular level (i.e. the library separated out from the “administrative office” totals. That being said, for this type of arrangement it really isn’t an issue since, in all material respects, they really should be reported together.
Hope this helps.
Comments (0)
You don't have permission to comment on this page.