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		For more information contact Marc Futterman toll free at 888-606-7600 or email marc@civictechnologies.com

How SnapShot Works


Libraries are driven by the need to enhance service to patrons, identify funding to support new services and demonstrate accountability in the delivery of service. SnapShot provides you with the tools you need to visualize your service area, analyze your community, relate your services to your community demographics and act to implement change. The graphical report makes it easy to share information with your Board and community leaders in support of library initiatives for new services or additional resources.


After we've analyzed the data, we succinctly interpret the information in relation to your services: what you need to do to meet your patrons evolving needs and expectations and to better reach new ones.



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We recommend clear, specific actions you can take to apply SnapShot lessons learned.



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We provide all the key facts you need to know on one page in an easy to read table.



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SnapShot charts a range of demographic variables across time (Census 2000, current year population estimates, and five year population forecasts) to see how your community is changing so you can keep up with evolving community needs and expectations.

Population Forecast Summary



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This profile provides a range and depth of general demographic information for Census 2000, the current year, and a five year forecast. Information includes population, households, age, income, and race, among many others.

Market Profile Age Breakdown



Market Profile Residential Occupancy



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Provides deep insight into the preferences and characteristics of the people in your service area. Tapestry brings the power of market analysis to your public library. Used by the nation's top companies to better understand their customers, the top 10 Tapestry market segments in your area will be analyzed so that you can immediately focus library services to best reach and serve your community.

Sample Tapestry Profile Findings



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This unique profile pinpoints the range of topics your community members are interested in based upon how they spend their money.

Consumer Expenditures by Category



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In order to understand the fundamental economic needs and interests of your community, we rank the types of businesses and employees in each industry.

Business Summary



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SnapShot data-based maps help you visualize the key demographic information that makes your community tick. The detailed, color coded maps make visualization quick and easy.

Population Density		Poverty


Year Moved In


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