About LISU - what we do

We collect, analyse, interpret, and publish statistical information for and about the library domain in the UK.

We publish resources for librarians and library managers:

• Annual price indexes for academic books
• Readers' guides to fiction and children's authors
• Reports of research and special projects

We collate and prepare for publication the annual management statistics of SCONUL and UCISA.

We operate an extensive consultancy service, including:

• All aspects of survey design, processing and analysis
• Development and interpretation of management statistics
• Tailored seminars and workshops
• Statistical benchmarking
• Performance evaluation and improvement
• Evidence based management support for quantitative and qualitative methods/approaches

We undertake specific research projects for a wide variety of commissioning bodies, and collaborate with colleagues in DIS to undertake research.

LISU also manages the copyright enquiry service for Loughborough University staff and students.