Statistics -- when collected properly and presented effectively -- can be an invaluable tool for improving community relations, library service, and funding. Librarians can turn to this manual to find hands-on methods for collecting and using statistics; learn painless ways to collect data, even with a small staff; incorporate data analysis into management decisions; and use statistics as a publicity and information tool. Also included are sample form and graph presentations (such as forms for data collection, and budget and expenditure charts), and a list of useful statistics resources.