Field Descriptions for the Services Statistics Data File 2006
Files with an extension of *.xls are data files in Excel format.
Files with an extension of *.dbf are data files in dBase/foxplus format.
Please see the print reports for more comprehensive definitions.
FY2007 data will be available in early 2008.
Data from this file was used to print the FY2006 Services Report.
Field Name | Definition |
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LIBCODE | Unique library identifier - usually, but not always, the name of the municipality |
TOWNSNAME | Name of the municipality in which the library is located |
LIBPOP | 2005 population estimate served by the library |
LIBGROUP | Population Grouping the library is in A=1-1,999 B=2,000-4,999 C=5,000-9,999 D=10,000-14,999 E=15,000-24,999 F=25,000-49,999 G=50,000-99,999 H=100,000+ |
MULTIPLE | True value indicate multiple independent libraries within the municipality |
CONTRACTIN | True value indicates library contracts with the Board of Library Commissioners to provide various services to the region. |
REGION | Region in which the library is located B=Boston C=Central M=Metrowest N=Northeast S=Southeastern W=Western |
COUNTY | 2-letter code representing the county in which the library is located BA=Barnstable BE=Berkshire BR=Bristol DU=Dukes ES=Essex FR=Franklin HN=Hampden HS=Hampshire MI=Middlesex NA=Nantucket NO=Norfolk PL=Plymouth SU=Suffolk WO=Worcester |
ANNHRSMAIN | Total annual hours the library was open (main library if there are branches). |
ANNHRSBRAN | Total annual hours any/all branch libraries were open. |
ANNHRSBKMB | Total annual hours any/all bookmobiles were open. |
COMPACCINT | Number of computers accessing the Internet |
MTRMUSES | Number of uses of meeting rooms |
ATTENDANCE | Annual attendance (visits) |
REFERENCE | Annual reference transactions. |
TOTSATS | Total number of Saturdays open |
TOTSUNS | Total number of Sundays open |
HRSSATS | Total number of hours open on Saturdays |
HRSSUNS | Total number of hours open on Sundays |
BRANCHES | Number of branches |
JUPROG | Number of children's programs held |
JUATTEND | Attendance at children's programs |
ADPROG | Number of adult programs held |
ADATTEND | Attendance at adult programs |
HRSEVES | Annual hours all outlets were open in the evening. |