Public Libraries in the United States: Fiscal Year 2008
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 several tables. The report, based on data from the Public Libraries Survey for fiscal year 2008, includes information on visitation, circulation, the availability and use of library computing resources, staffing, library collections and services, and fiscal information such as operating revenue and expenditures.
Strengthening Connections, Advancing Global Understanding: An Update on the International Strategic Partnership Initiative
The International Strategic Partnership Initiative aims to strengthen connections between U.S. museums and libraries and their global counterparts. In 2009, IMLS convened three meetings to help the agency move forward in its international work. This update provides information about these and other recent IMLS international activities.
Opportunity for All: How the American Public Benefits from Internet Access at U.S. Libraries
Conducted by the University of Washington Information School and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and IMLS, this report is based on the first large-scale study of who uses public computers and Internet access in public libraries.
Research Brief No. 2: State Library Agency Service Trends: 1999–2008
This research brief gives an overview of the revenues, expenditures, and services provided by state library agencies (StLAs) during fiscal year (FY) 2008.
2011 Congressional Budget Justification
The Institute of Museum and Library Service's Fiscal Year 2011 Appropriations Request to the United States Congress
Research Brief No. 1: Service Trends in U.S. Public Libraries, 1997-2007
The first Research Brief identifies important changes public libraries have made to address patron needs in an increasingly Internet-centric environment and explores service differences in urban and rural communities.
State Library Agencies: Fiscal Year 2008
This report marks the third release of library statistics data from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). It contains data on state library agencies in the 50 states and the District of Columbia for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008. The data were collected through the State Library Agencies (StLA) Survey, the product of a cooperative effort between the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA), IMLS, and the U.S. Census Bureau.
2009 Performance and Accountability Report
The annual report sets forth the agency’s goals and objectives and highlights our related performance and accomplishments – programmatic, operational, and financial – for fiscal year 2009.
2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service
The National Medal is an annual award made to museums and libraries that have demonstrated a long-term commitment to public service through innovative programs and community partnerships.
Museums, Libraries, and 21st Century Skills Report
This report outlines a vision for the role of libraries and museums in the national dialogue around learning and 21st century skills and includes case studies of innovative audience engagement and 21st century skills practices from across the country.