IMLS FY 1992-2012 Public Libraries Survey Trends

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Citation: 

Institute of Museum and Library Services (U.S.). IMLS FY 1992-2012 Public Libraries Survey Trends: FY2013 PLS. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2018-12-18. https://doi.org/10.3886/E100556V1-13765

To view the citation for the overall project, see http://doi.org/10.3886/E100556V1.

Project Description

Project Title:  View help for Project Title IMLS FY 1992-2012 Public Libraries Survey Trends
Summary:  View help for Summary 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.
Original Distribution URL:  View help for Original Distribution URL https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/data-collection/public-libraries-survey

Scope of Project

Subject Terms:  View help for Subject Terms library services; public libraries; bookmobiles; library collections; library administration
Geographic Coverage:  View help for Geographic Coverage United States


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