Library Information Files (LIF)

Use these LIF resources to collect data for planning. Find information from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Locate sample policies, surveys, job descriptions, and newsletters. Link to your favorite library association, marketing and public relations tips, library standards, and staff competencies.

Community Data Collection

Community Leader Interviews

How to Conduct Interviews
Focus Groups
Guidelines for Conducting Focus Groups
Massachusetts Cities and Towns
City and Town Profiles
Commonwealth Communities
The Municipal Pie...What's Your Share?
U.S. Census Data - NMRLS Cities and Towns
Surveys
Burlington Public Library
Lynnfield Public Library (MS Word .doc)
University of Massachusetts/Lowell, Faculty Survey
University of Massachusetts/Lowell, Student Survey
Sample Teacher Survey
Sample Student Survey

Surveys used for Public Library Long Range Planning.
Click on a number below to view a survey.

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Library Associations

Library Job Descriptions

Library Policies

Massachusetts Regional Library Systems Policy Collection
A compilation of general policies from libraries across the Commonwealth. Included are samples for Circulation, Collection Development, Confidentiality, Customer Service, Internet Use, Meeting Rooms, Mission Statements, Patron Behavior, Responses to the PATRIOT Act, and Unattended Children.
Chelmsford High School
Library Bulletin Boards (Abbot Public Library, Marblehead)
Reading Memorial High School
ALA Privacy Policies and Statements
ALA's Libraries and the Internet Toolkit: Checklist for Creating an Internet Use Policy
Uncertified Libraries and Reciprocity
Flint Memorial Library, North Reading
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, Wakefield
Reading Public Library
Reuben Hoar Library, Littleton

Long Range Plans

Public Libraries

Boxford Town Library System (2005-2010)
Ipswich Public Library (2004-2008) | Appendix Statement of User Needs
J.V. Fletcher Library, Westford (2008-2012)
Wilmington Memorial Library (2006-2010)
School Libraries
Amesbury School District (2004-2009)
Beverly School District (2003-2008)
Chelmsford School District (2005-2010)
Danvers School District (2005-2010)
Pope John XXIII High School, Everett (2006-2011)
Rockport Public Schools (2007-2011)
Westford Public Schools (2004-2007)
Special Libraries
Beverly Hospital Medical Library (2000-2004)

NMRLS has a number of long-range plans on file in hard copy for all library types, along with a variety of sample management documents and archived regional resources. Please contact Mary Behrle for additional information.