... library collections. These differences create “usage gaps” (the gap between the reported use of each service by population) and “perception gaps” (the gap between reported importance of the service between populations). There are stark perception gaps for student and faculty use of library facilities...

... facility usage are few. This paper explains in detail how the mapping process works and how libraries of all types can adapt this method for their own usage assessments to more vividly depict the value and impact of the library facility as a place. Library usage Data visualization Mapping GIS...