[Statistics of Kalba Public Library for 2012]

Abstract

This item presents statistical data on Kalba Public Library for 2012 through tables and charts documenting service and usage indicators. It begins with data on visits by children’s centers, schools, institutes, and colleges, recording the number of visiting institutions, students, and supervisors throughout the year. It then provides statistics on library visitors distributed by fields of knowledge and collection categories, allowing an assessment of reading trends and subject interests among the library’s users. The item also includes tables by gender and nationality, age groups, occupational categories, and opening-hour periods, helping analyze the composition of the library audience and patterns of service use. The accompanying charts highlight monthly and thematic variations in usage indicators. Overall, the material functions as a quantitative tool for evaluating Kalba Public Library’s performance and supporting the development of its reading, cultural, and community services within the Sharjah library system.