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This study collects and analyzes information on the characteristics of the community and the public library system of East Brunswick, and provides an example of a library planning method responsive to community needs. Unobtrusive data collection techniques utilizing the 1970 census, local reports, and library records were the primary sources of information. Specific goals formulated as a result of the study include: (1) expanding Young Adult Services, (2) computerizing the circulation control system, and (3) increasing the resources in the collection. This study is also useful as an example of community analysis done by a public library. (STS) Documents acquired by ERIC include many informal unpuished * materials not available from other sources. ERIC makes every effort * * to obtain the best copy available. Nevertheless, items of marginal * * reproducibility are often encountered and this affects the quality * * of the microfiche and hardcopy reproductions ERIC makes available * * via the ERIC Document Reproduction Service (EDRS). EDRS is not * * responsible for the quality of the original document. Reproductions *' * supplied by EARS are the best that can be made from the original.