Appendix B: Benchmark Charts

Overview

As part of the five year review, Andruss Library gathered relevant data and library statistics from the institutional research office designated peer institutions both within the PASSHE system and from other states.  The two primary sources for comparison data were the academic library surveys: Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) and Academic Library Services (ALS) -- now aggregated by Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).  A significant portion of the 2014 data was gathered directly from the chosen comparison institutions.  For comparison purposes, the benchmark charts are divided into a PEER group (colleges within PASSHE) and UNIVERSITY group (colleges located outside (Pennsylvania).  One significantly larger institution (operational budget and enrollment) within each comparison group, has been chosen for perspective.

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TABLE B1: Library Services 2014
TABLE B2: Library Services 2012
TABLE B3: Library Services 2010
TABLE B4: Library Staff 2014
TABLE B5: Library Staff 2012
TABLE B6: Library Staff 2010
TABLE B7: Library Expenditures 2014
TABLE B8: Library Expenditures 2012
TABLE B9: Library Expenditures 2010
TABLE B10: Library Materials Expenditures 2014
TABLE B11: Library Materials Expenditures 2012
TABLE B12: Library Materials Expenditures 2010
TABLE B13: Usage of Electronic Materials 2014
TABLE B14: Usage of Electronic Materials 2012
TABLE B15: Usage of Electronic Materials 2010
TABLE B16: Digital/Electronic and Physical Materials Comparison 2014