Evans chapter 2

Okay back to what I was doing. I remember reading this chapter. It is like what we did for our community analysis project where we "survey" the community to decide what to purchase for libraries.  A library is only useful if it has the items the patrons want and need whether it is retired people reading newspapers or college students doing research. This chapter shares several methods to use to assess the community or the potential patrons a school or public library will have. It is probably crucial now more than ever with shrinking budgets because libraries have to be choosy about what they add to the collection.  Also, with the increase of technology libraries must decide what format they need to get due to what the patrons will use.  This is a very real situation that current and future librarians have to take time to think about. Hopefully, finances will improve in the future but for now determine the needs and to a point the wants of your patrons before purchasing materials.