Welcome to Patron

Patron is a quarterly service that provides maps, tables, charts, and narrative that systematically tracks and measures library use at the branch level and system wide.

Usage patterns include where borrowers live, checkouts, gatecount, and program attendance.

By tracking usage patterns over time based upon real data from your ILS, you will have the facts to make and implement better informed decisions and communicate with elected officials and your library board.

Patron helps librarians see how people in your community are actually using the library by branch and system wide.

With Patron you can intelligently build collections to meet community needs while justifying resource expenditures. When the right mix of resources is available, the library is more relevant, usage can increase among existing cardholders, and the opportunity to acquire new patrons is maximized.

About Patron A description of Patron features.
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Why Patron The benefits offered by Patron including benefits, telling your story, and the power of GIS.
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