LibraryDecision's modules use patron, community, population and voter data to analyze key factors related to a library's viability, future needs, funding decisions, expansion issues, etc., through four products: SnapShot, Patron, Planner and Voter.

• SnapShot is a situational analysis that helps public library administrators grasp the big picture characteristics of their community through the use of data, maps, analysis and an interpretive summary that clarifies the key demographic issues facing the library.
• Patron analyzes patron use and checkouts to inform patron development. Patron uses geographic information systems to correlate library use data and lifestyle segmentation data in order to identify new patrons that have the highest probability of using the library.
• Voter helps library administrators win library-related ballot elections. Voter utilizes geographic information systems to compare historical voter data and library use data in order to predict the voters will help win library funding campaigns.
• Planner is a web service that helps library administrators plan branch service areas. Planner provides geographic information systems and other tools to plan multiple scenarios in real time that include three population forecasts, nine service indicators, and dozens of thematic maps that compare demographics and service levels between outlet service areas.

More information is provided at www.bcr.org/reference/civictechnologies/index.html.