Research @ your library

Below is a selection of studies undertaken by the College of New Caledonia Business and Information Technology Students (CNC-BITS) which is a research initiative by the Prince George Public Library and CNC. The intention is for students to research business and information issues in a real-world environment, to hone practical problem-solving skills, and teach a variety of pragmatic methods in a learning environment.

Contact: Allan Wilson, Chief Librarian; John Shepherd, Board Member / CNC Instructor

Not for general release (Unavailable):

• Research Paper BITS-1 : Critique of library accounting practices in BC (April 2005)
• Research Paper BITS-2 : Accounting Systems and Acquisitions at Prince George Public Library (Dec 2005)
• Research Paper BITS-3 : Investigation into "Sources of Other Income" in BC Public Libraries (May 2006)

For general release (PDF or MS Word Download):

• Methodology Study BITS-4 - Proposed Methodology for capitalizing library collections (Dec 2007)
• Feasibility Study BITS-5 - The Provision of Fee-based Service at the Prince George Public Library (April 2008)
• Experimental Study BITS-6 - Terms of Enjoyment: a proof of concept experiment in time-based performance at the Prince George Public Library (Dec 2008)
• The ABCs of IRFS (August 2009)

Prince George Public Library Electonric Business Resources:

• Business Source Premier
• Regional Business News
• More online databases
• Community Information and Knowledge Needs Assessment Study (CIKNAS)
• CIKNAS Appendix

Featured web sites:

• BC Business Online
• Small Business BC
• BC Stats: The business gateway
• More business & investment links

To suggest a resource or ask a question, contact us!

Many thanks to the CNC BITS students for all the fantastic work they do.

Oh, the places you'll go!