[Statistics for 2003: Cultural Foundation, National Library – Abu Dhabi]

Abstract

This item presents statistical indicators for the National Library at the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi for 2003 through tables and charts documenting the use of library halls, services, and collections. The data include users of the library’s halls, including the main hall, children’s hall, Gulf hall, and Internet service, with some indicators distributed by gender, time, and educational level. The material also covers internal circulation in the main hall, the use of Arabic and foreign-language collections by subject area, and external circulation in the children’s library. These statistics show the quantitative scale of use of the National Library and its facilities, and provide indicators of demand for Arabic and foreign collections, as well as the role of children’s services and Internet access within the library service system. The item is useful for library performance assessment, service planning, collection development, user-profile analysis, and the improvement of reading and circulation services at the National Library.