The statistics presented in this report were compiled from annual statistical forms submitted to the State Library Commission by public libraries in North Dakota. Data on population served, resources, operating expenditures, and circulation are included for individual libraries and for regions. (Author/DS)

The Utah Public Library Service annual report for 1975 includes a financial and statistical report of the State Library Commission. Then for each public library in the state, data are given on staffs, circulation, collections, income, and expenditures. A comparative table for 1973 through 1975 shows total library spending per capita by county.…

The first of a two-part study of the comprehensive 1962 public library survey, this report presents institutional data for public libraries serving 35,000 persons and above. In content and coverage it continues the 1960 public library survey which was released in three parts in 1961 and 1962 under the title, "Statistics of Public Library…

This report ranks 70 North Carolina public libraries in the following statistical categories: population served, operating expenditures, size of book collection, volumes held per capita, number of books circulated, book circulation per capita, staff by full-time equivalents (FTE), book circulation per staff member (FTE), cost to circulate a book,…

This statistical report is designed to facilitate rapid comparison of Fiscal Year 1977 support and activity levels among Massachusetts public libraries. Summary tables provide medians, percentiles, and means by population group on (1) library expenditures as a percent of total municipal expenditures; (2) total income per capita; (3) municipal…

The Palm Beach County Library System is evaluated for its program to date and for its existing public library resources in the County. Population trends are examined and a realistic program for the development of library services over a six-year period is recommended. The estimated costs for implementation of these recommendations are outlined in…

Based on a survey conducted by the Center for Statistics (CS), statistical information on public libraries is presented for fiscal year 1982-83. An Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) Historical Report provides statistical data on the following aspects of public libraries in Fall 1982: (1) outlets; (2) staff; (3) receipts; (4)…

Designed to facilitate the rapid comparison of fiscal year 1978 support and activity levels among public libraries in Massachusetts, this report identifies twelve indicators of library support and activity and presents percentage and per capita figures for each municipality. Data are for the twelve-month period ending June 30, 1978, and represent…

The December 1975, issue of "Illinois Libraries" provides a progress and status report on Illinois' network of 18 public library systems, 17 of which are cooperative library systems consisting of from 17 to 70 public libraries. Each system's annual report is included. Statistics for the entire state are given in five tables covering…

These statistics were compiled from information supplied by Arizona's public libraries. The document is divided according to the following county groups: Apache, Cochise; Coconino, Gila; Graham, Greenlee, La Paz; Maricopa; Mohave, Navajo; Pima, Pinal; Santa Cruz, Yavapai; Yuma. Statistics are presented on the following: general information;…

The statistics in this document were provided by Arizona public libraries for 1994-95. The counties are grouped as follows: Apache, Cochise,and Coconino; Gila, Graham, Greenlee, and La Paz; Maricopa and Mohave; Navajo, Pima, and Pinal; and Santa Cruz, Yavapai, and Yuma. The following data is presented in table form for each of the five groups: (1)…

Cooperative collection development is discussed as a method of coping with rising prices for expensive and little used library materials. The experiences of institutions which have had success in overcoming difficulties associated with cooperative ventures are presented, and a program of 12 recommendations is suggested. Twenty references are…

Based on data submitted by the libraries, this volume contains a directory of Texas public libraries and their branches as well as selected statistical information for 1979. The directory identifies the address, phone number, hours open, name of head librarian, and system membership for each library. The statistical profiles present data on the…

Statistics on book budgets, population served, and collection size of individual public libraries in New York State were correlated with their circulation data to examine efficiency of scale for mid-size libraries. Findings show that circulation increases erratically with increased book budgets and size of population, but consistently with…

The statistics in this document were provided by Arizona public libraries for 1995-96. The counties are grouped as follows: Apache, Cochise, and Coconino; Gila, Graham, Greenlee, and La Paz; Maricopa and Mohave; Navajo, Pima, and Pinal; and Santa Cruz, Yavapai, and Yuma. The following data is presented in table form for each of the five groups:…