Dr. Keith Curry Lance, Director of the Library Research Service at the State Library in Colorado, will demonstrate how libraries can use statistical data in creative and exciting ways that will elicit appreciation and support from users, governing bodies, and funding agencies. Examples from North Carolina libraries will be featured. Dr. Lance is a nationally recognized leader in the field of library statistics and serves on many national committees that deal with collection and use of statistical information for public, academic, and school libraries.

This session will recap points from Tuesday’s preconference.