Field Descriptions for Services Statistics File 2008
Data from this file was used to print the FY2008 Services Report
| Field Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| LIB | Name of the municipality and an abbreviation of the library name for municipalities with multiple independent libraries. |
| LIBCODE |
Name of the municipality and for mutiple libraries, partial name. |
| TOWNSNAME | Name of the municipality in which the library is located in. |
| LIBPOP |
2007 population estimate served by the library. |
| LIBGROUP |
Population Grouping the library is in. A= 1-1,999B=2,000-4,999 C=5,000-9,999 D=10,000-14,999 E=15,000-24,999 F=25,000-49,000 G=50,000-99,999 H=100,000+ |
| MULTIPLE | True value indicates 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 | Library region in which the library is located B=Boston C=Central M=Metrowest N=Northeast S=Southeastern W=Western |
| 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. |
| VISITHRS |
Visits per hour open (attendance/sum of hours open fields). |
| 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. |