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CIPFA Income Generation Profile 2015/16

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The CIPFA Income Generation Profiles use the latest sales, fees and charges data taken from the revenue outturn (RO) return, bringing it into simple and easy-to-read charts that collectively build up a detailed view of how income generated within your authority compares to others. DCLG are due to publish the RO data in early December, and the profiles will follow several weeks after publication date.

CIPFA Library Profile 2016

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The CIPFAstats Public Libraries Profiles were first launched in 2012 in response to requests from library authorities from around the UK. Soon to be released in their fourth edition, these comparative profiles use the latest CIPFAstats data, bringing it into simple and easy-to-read charts that collectively build up a detailed view of how your service compares to others.

A Practical Guide to Alternative Delivery Models

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This guide gives clear explanations of the different types of alternative models and vehicles, their structures and frameworks. It will help those involved in supporting existing alternative delivery vehicles as well as those considering establishing new delivery models.

A Practical Guide to Alternative Delivery Models

CIPFA Local Authority Budget Comparative Profile 2016

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The CIPFA Local Authority Budget Comparative Profiles have been developed in response to requests from local authorities from across England. The 2016 comparative profiles use the 2016/17 CIPFA/DCLG Revenue Account (RA) data, released in July 2016, bringing it into simple and easy to read charts that collectively build up a detailed view of how your service costs compare to others.

Public library statistics 2015/16 estimates and 2014/15 actuals (Excel)

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This publication includes a detailed analysis of revenue expenditure and income, staffing levels, service points open to the public (including the number of people with access to online information), book stock and audio, visual and electronic stock, annual issues, inter-library loans, requests, enquiries and visits. It also includes details of agency services.
These statistics cover the Library Service in Great Britain and Northern Ireland as well as the Republic of Ireland.
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