Co-op Support compiles holdings, circulation, and patron statistics for BC’s Public Libraries Branch annual reports on behalf of Sitka’s BC public libraries as outlined below.
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Co-op Support generates reports where data from Sitka’s Evergreen is required to meet current Public Libraries Branch report requirements. Where reports require a combination of data from Sitka’s Evergreen and other sources, Co-op Support generates the Evergreen part only.
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Early in the new year Co-op Support posts the report and supporting documentation to the BC Annual Statistics page. The supporting documentation includes notes explaining how the figures were compiled, especially where multiple reports are required.
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Libraries review, re-compile, and correct the statistics as necessary and then submit the final reports to Public Libraries Branch. Due to libraries' varied local practice, Co-op Support is not responsible for confirming accuracy at local level. Co-op Support provides tips on how to check reports, and offers technical support as needed.
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Some reports need data from the past few years. Reports from previous years can be found on the Past Statistics page. Co-op Support only provides reports from Sitka’s Evergreen. Libraries that have recently migrated to Sitka are responsible for reporting relevant data from their legacy ILS.
Access to the data, and more detail about reporting requirements and methodology is available here. Public Libraries Branch Annual Survey Results.