State Summaries of the 2008-2009 Public Libraries and the Internet Survey
State-level analysis for 45 states and the District of Columbia. This is part of the Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study.
The State of America's Libraries Report 2009
ALA report that shows libraries critical in times of crisis while funding lags and services are reduced.
From Awareness to Funding: A study of library support in America (2008)
Findings from OCLC research (funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) exploring attitudes and perceptions about library funding and to evaluate the potential of a large-scale marketing and advocacy campaign to increase public library funding in the U.S.
ALA Advocacy University
Resources, courses and tools to help library advocates make the case at the local level.
Act for Libraries: The Leading Library Action Site
Various advocacy publications.
Making Cities Stronger: Public Library Contributions to Local Economic Development (2007) (pdf)
The Urban Libraries Council commissioned this study to look at how public libraries contribute to the human dimension of economic development.
Libraries Connect Communities: Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study
This annual ALA study assesses public access to computers, the Internet, and Internet-related services in U.S. public libraries, and the impact of library funding changes on connectivity, technology deployment, and sustainability.
Local and State Sources of Funding for Public Libraries: The National Picture (2007) (pdf)
Pennsylvania Library Association, Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries, RPA Inc.
Public Libraries and the Internet
Annual national report presents findings from the National Survey of Public Library Computer and Internet Access survey administered to public libraries across the United States. From the Information Use Management and Policy Institute, College of Information, Florida State University.
Perceptions of Libraries and Information Resources (2005)
This
OCLC report summarizes findings of an international study on information-seeking habits and preferences.
Return on Investment Study (2005)
Publications measuring taxpayer return on investment in Florida's libraries from the State Library & Archives of Florida.
2007 Community Assessment
United Way of Salt Lake's findings of its 2007 Community Assessment research. This study provides insight into how our communities have changed in recent years and which social issues are worsening or impacting greater numbers of people.
Environmental Scan: Pattern Recognition (2003)
The 2003 OCLC Environmental Scan: Pattern Recognition report was produced for OCLC's worldwide membership to examine the significant issues and trends impacting OCLC, libraries, museums, archives and other allied organizations, both now and in the future. The scan provides a high-level view of the information landscape, intended both to inform and stimulate discussion about future strategic directions.
Libraries: How They Stack Up (2003)
Libraries: How They Stack Up, released in 2003, provides a snapshot of the economic impact of libraries worldwide. The report contains some interesting comparisons of library economics and activities to other sectors, professions and destinations in the global economy.
Counting on Results: New Tools for Outcome-Based Evaluation of Public Libraries (2001)
by Keith Curry Lance, Nicolle O. Steffen, Rochelle Logan, Marcia J. Rodney, and Suzanne Kaller. This study was a nationwide examination of the impact of public library services on individual patrons.
For more information contact:
Juan Tomás Lee
State Data Coordinator
(801) 715-6769
jtlee@utah.gov