IMLS FY 1992-2012 Public Libraries Survey Trends
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Institute of Museum and Library Services (U.S.). IMLS FY 1992-2012 Public Libraries Survey Trends. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2018-12-18. https://doi.org/10.3886/E100556V1
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IMLS FY 1992-2012 Public Libraries Survey Trends
Summary:
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The Public Libraries Survey (PLS) examines when, where, and how library services are changing to meet the needs of the public. These data, supplied annually by public libraries across the country, provide information that policymakers and practitioners can use to make informed decisions about the support and strategic management of libraries.
Purpose: The survey provides statistics on the status of public libraries in the United States.
Coverage: The data are collected from approximately 9,000 public libraries with approximately 17,000 individual public library outlets (main libraries, branches, and bookmobiles) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and outlying territories. Content: Data includes information about library visits, circulation, size of collections, public service hours, staffing, electronic resources, operating revenues and expenditures and number of service outlets. Learn more about PLS data element definitions.
Purpose: The survey provides statistics on the status of public libraries in the United States.
Coverage: The data are collected from approximately 9,000 public libraries with approximately 17,000 individual public library outlets (main libraries, branches, and bookmobiles) in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and outlying territories. Content: Data includes information about library visits, circulation, size of collections, public service hours, staffing, electronic resources, operating revenues and expenditures and number of service outlets. Learn more about PLS data element definitions.
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https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/data-collection/public-libraries-survey
Scope of Project
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library services;
public libraries;
bookmobiles;
library collections;
library administration
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United States
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