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1. Public Libraries in the United States: Fiscal Year 2005. First Look. NCES 2008-301 (ED498885)
Author(s):
Chute, Adrienne; Kroe, P. Elaine
Source:
National Center for Education Statistics
Pub Date:
2007-11-00
Pub Type(s):
Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Evaluative; Tests/Questionnaires
Peer-Reviewed:
Yes
Descriptors: Library Materials; Public Libraries; Internet; Library Services; State Surveys; National Surveys; Resources; Meta Analysis; Information Policy; Users (Information); Printed Materials; Library Personnel; Financial Support; Operating Expenses; Outreach Programs; Reference Services; Nonprint Media; Childrens Literature
Abstract: This report includes national and state summary data on public libraries in the 50 states and the District of Columbia, with an introduction, selected findings, and tables. The report is based on data from the Public Libraries Survey for fiscal year 2005, and includes information on service measures such as number of users of electronic resources, number of Internet terminals used by the general public, reference transactions, interlibrary loans, circulation, library visits, children's program attendance, and circulation of children's materials. It also includes information about size of collection, staffing, operating revenue and expenditures, type of legal basis, and number and type of public library service outlets. This report is based on the final data file. Selected findings include: (1) Library visits to public libraries totaled 1.4 billion, or 4.7 library visits per capita; (2) Total nationwide circulation of public library materials was 2.1 billion, or 7.2 materials circulated per capita; (3) Nationwide, circulation of children's materials was 716.4 million, or 35 percent of total circulation, and attendance at children's program as 54.6 million; and (4) Average number of Internet terminals available for public use per stationary outlet was 11.2. The following are appended: (1) Technical Notes; and (2) Survey Questionnaire. (Contains 5 footnotes and 13 tables.) [For "Public Libraries in the United States: Fiscal Year 2004. E.D. TAB. NCES 2006-349," see ED492940.] Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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2. Public Libraries in the United States: Fiscal Year 2004. E.D. TAB. NCES 2006-349 (ED492940)
Chute, Adrienne; Kroe, P. Elaine; O'Shea, Patricia; Craig, Terri; Freeman, Michael; Hardesty, Laura; McLaughlin, Joanna Fane; Ramsey, Cynthia Jo
2006-08-00
Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Library Materials; Public Libraries; Library Services; Expenditures; Library Services; Electronic Libraries; Librarians; Library Administration; Operating Expenses
Abstract: This report includes national and state summary data on public libraries in the 50 states and the District of Columbia, with an introduction, findings, and numerous tables. The report is based on data from the Public Libraries Survey for fiscal year 2004, and includes information on population of legal service area, service outlets, public service hours, library materials, total circulation, circulation of children's materials, reference transactions, library visits, children?s program attendance, interlibrary loans, electronic services and information, full-time-equivalent staff, operating revenue and expenditures, and capital expenditures. The report includes several key findings including nationwide, library visits to public libraries totaled 1.3 billion, or 4.7 library visits per capita and the average number of Internet terminals available for public use per stationary outlet was 10.3. The following are appended: (1) Public Library State Ranking Tables; (2) Technical Notes; (3) Glossary; and (4) Survey Instrument. (Contains 67 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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3. Public Libraries in the United States: Fiscal Year 2003. E.D. TAB. NCES 2005-363 (ED486052)
2005-09-00
Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Descriptors: Public Libraries; Library Services; Statistical Data; National Surveys; Operating Expenses; Geographic Distribution; Internet
Abstract: This report provides summary information about public libraries in the 50 states and the District of Columbia for state fiscal year (FY) 2003. It covers service measures such as access to the Internet, number of users of electronic resources, number of Internet terminals used by the general public, reference transactions, public service hours, interlibrary loans, circulation, library visits, children's program attendance, and circulation of children's materials. It also includes information about size of collection, staffing, operating revenue and expenditures, type of geographic service area, type of legal basis, type of administrative structure, number and type of public library service outlets, and square footage of outlets. This report is based on the final data file. The following are appended: (1) Public Library State Ranking Tables; (2) States With Public Libraries With Overlapping Population of Legal Service Areas; (3) Technical Notes; (4) Glossary; and (5) Survey Instrument. (Contains 66 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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4. Public Libraries in the United States, Fiscal Year 2002. E.D. TAB. NCES 2005-356 (ED484431)
Chute, Adrienne; Kroe, Elaine; O'Shea, Patricia; Craig, Terri; Freeman, Michael; Hardesty, Laura; McLaughlin, Joanna Fane; Ramsey, Cynthia Jo
2005-03-00
Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Research
Descriptors: Internet; Library Services; Public Libraries; Library Materials; Library Equipment; Librarians; Income; Operating Expenses; Geographic Distribution
Abstract: This report provides summary information about public libraries in the 50 states and the District of Columbia for state fiscal year (FY) 2002. It covers service measures such as access to the Internet, number of users of electronic resources, other electronic services, number of Internet terminals used by staff only, number of Internet terminals used by the general public, reference transactions, public service hours, interlibrary loans, circulation, library visits, children's program attendance, and circulation of children's materials. It also includes information about size of collection, staffing, operating income and expenditures, type of geographic service area, type of legal basis, type of administrative structure, and number and type of public library service outlets. This report is based on the final data file. A total of 8,969 of the 9,141 public libraries responded to the FY 2002 Public Library Survey (PLS), for a unit response rate of 98.1 percent. The data were submitted using customized personal computer survey software furnished by NCES. Key findings included in this document, but not limited to: (1) public libraries served 98 percent of the total population of the states and the District of Columbia, either in legally established geographic service areas or in other areas under contract; and (2) Nationwide circulation of children's materials was 682.9 million, or 36 percent of total circulation, in FY 2002. Attendance at children's programs was 52.1 million. The following are appended: (1) Public Library State Ranking Tables; (2) States with Public Libraries with Overlapping Population of Legal Service Areas; (3) Technical Notes; (4) Glossary; and (5) Survey Instrument. (Contains 61 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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5. Federal Agency and Federal Library Reports: Library of Congress; Center for the Book; Federal Library and Information Center Committee; National Agricultural Library; National Library of Medicine; United States Government Printing Office; National Technical Information Service; National Archives and Records Administration; National Center for Education Statistics Library Statistics Program; National Commission on Libraries and Information Science; National Library of Education; Educational Resources Information Center. (EJ673461)
Fischer, Audrey; Cole, John Y.; Tarr, Susan M.; Carey, Len; Mehnert, Robert; Sherman, Andrew M.; Davis, Linda; Leahy, Debra W.; Chute, Adrienne; Willard, Robert S.; Dunn, Christina
Bowker Annual Library and Book Trade Almanac, n48 p23-127 2003
2003-00-00
Collected Works - Serials; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
N/A
Descriptors: Access to Information; Administration; Annual Reports; Budgets; Databases; Electronic Libraries; Federal Government; Futures (of Society); Government Libraries; Government Role; Information Management; International Programs; Legislation; Library Collections; Library Expenditures; Library Funding; Library Personnel; Library Services; Library Statistics; Preservation; Public Agencies; Users (Information); Web Sites
Abstract: Includes annual reports from 12 federal agencies and libraries that discuss security, budgets, legislation, digital projects, preservation, government role, information management, personnel changes, collections, databases, financial issues, services, administration, Web sites, access to information, customer service, statistics, international activities, funding, outreach, and future plans. (LRW)
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6. Public Libraries in the United States: Fiscal Year 2000. (EJ665537)
Chute, Adrienne; Kroe, P. Elaine; Garner, Patricia; Polcari, Maria; Ramsey, Cynthia Jo
Education Statistics Quarterly, v4 n3 p131-33 Fall 2002
2002-00-00
Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Access to Computers; Financial Support; Internet; Library Collections; Library Services; Library Statistics; Public Libraries
Abstract: Summarizes information about public libraries in the 50 states and the District of Columbia for state fiscal year 2000. Also contains information about service measures, including Internet access, and collections and library finance. (SLD)
7. Public Libraries in the United States: Fiscal Year 1999. (EJ653048)
Education Statistics Quarterly, v4 n1 p55-57 Spr 2002
Descriptors: Administration; Expenditures; Income; Legal Responsibility; Librarians; Library Services; Public Libraries
Abstract: Summarizes universe data on public libraries. Includes information about public libraries' administrative structure and legal basis, operating income and expenditures, staff, collections, and services. Data are from the National Education Statistics Center Public Libraries Survey. (SLD)
8. Federal Agency and Federal Library Reports. Library of Congress; Center for the Book; Federal Library and Information Center Committee; National Commission on Libraries and Information Science; National Agricultural Library; National Library of Medicine;United States Government Printing Office; National Technical Information Service; National Archives and Records Administration; National Center for Education Statistics Library Statistics Program; National Library of Education; Educational Resources Information Center. (EJ650904)
Fischer, Audrey; Cole, John Y.; Tarr, Susan M.; Vlach, Rosalie B.; Carey, Len; Mehnert, Robert; Sherman, Andrew M.; Davis, Linda; Vecchiarelli, Marion H.; Chute, Adrienne; Dunn, Christina
Bowker Annual Library and Book Trade Almanac, n47 p27-121 2002
Descriptors: Annual Reports; Depository Libraries; Federal Government; Library Science; Public Agencies
Abstract: Includes reports from Library of Congress, Center for the Book, Federal Library and Information Center Committee, National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, National Agricultural Library, National Library of Medicine, Government Printing Office, National Technical Information Service, National Archives and Records Administration, National Center for Education Statistics, National Library of Education, and Educational Resources Information Center. (LRW) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
9. Public Libraries in the United States: Fiscal Year 1998. (EJ640240)
Education Statistics Quarterly, v3 n3 p99-101 Fall 2001
2001-00-00
Descriptors: Administration; Expenditures; Financial Support; Income; Library Collections; Library Services; Public Libraries
Abstract: Summarizes universe data on public libraries in the United States. Includes information about public libraries' administrative structure and legal basis, operating income and expenditures, staff, collections, and services. (Author/SLD)
10. Public Libraries in the United States: FY 1997. (EJ622367)
Education Statistics Quarterly, v2 n3 p69-71 Fall 2000
2000-00-00
Descriptors: Library Services; Library Statistics; Public Libraries
Abstract: Summarizes information about public libraries, including their number, administrative structure and legal basis, operating income and expenditures, staffing and collections, and services. Data from the Public Libraries Survey of the National Center for Education Statistics reflect the 8,967 public libraries in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. (SLD)
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