The database I want to set up would merely incorporate the data on our
patron registration forms so I can access that information later. Like at
Monthly Report time and for grant application purposes.
We basically record each patrons visit(s) so we know who's coming in, where
they're from, members/non-members, K-12 and college students, agency use of
our collections, etc., etc., plus we want to track what's being researched,
what parts of our collection are being used and what the research is for
(school project, genealogy, historical research like a book or article,
information needs from government agencies and the like.)
One reason I want to track each patron's visits is so that if we see a
pattern, we can anticipate their needs and be able to better assist them in
the future. Or even provide information as we come across it.
That's all.
Scott D. Peters
Research Director/Archivist
Ocean County Historical Society
26 Hadley Ave., P.O. Box 2191
Toms River, NJ 08754-2191
(732) 341-1880
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of Slavery, Twelfth Month (December) 20th, 1803
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kathleen Wadell" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 11:24 AM
Subject: Patron Tracking Database
> Pardon my ignorance, but what does a patron tracking database do? Does it
> record the number of tickets sold each day, or number of times the
turnstile
> turned? Does it take names and addresses out of the guest book? Does it
record
> comments? Does it let you know how many people came as part of a group
tour?
> Or am I on completely the wrong track?
>
> Thanks
>
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