[إحصائية مكتبة الشارقة العامة لعام 2008]

Abstract

This item presents detailed statistics for Sharjah Public Library in 2008 through tables and charts documenting multiple aspects of the library’s activities and services. The data include visits by children’s centers, schools, institutes, and colleges, as well as the numbers of participating institutions, students, and supervisors. The statistics also cover library holdings by subject, language, and functional categories. In addition, the item records patterns of library use by opening hours, gender, nationality, and age group, together with data on external borrowing, the children’s section, and audiovisual materials. The value of this statistical record lies in its provision of quantitative indicators for measuring the use of Sharjah Public Library, analyzing demand for its services, identifying user characteristics and collection areas, and supporting planning, assessment, and service development.