Research Brief: State Library Administrative Agency Adaptations in the Initial Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Ongoing Trends
This research brief chronicles how State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAA) formed new partnerships with other government departments and agencies to provide services to libraries in their jurisdictions or members of the public during the onset of the pandemic. The brief also describes how SLAAs adapted to new restrictions related to on-site work.
Research Brief: Functions and Roles of State Libraries: 2000 and 2020
The State Library Administrative Agency (SLAA) survey has collected information about state libraries since 1994 on an annual (until FY 2010) or biennial (since FY 2010) basis.
The Use and Cost of Public Library Materials: Trends Before the COVID-19 Pandemic (Research Brief)
This research brief explores trends of public libraries’ physical and electronic collections expenditures and circulation between 2014 and 2018.
Research Brief No. 6: First Grade Student Library Card Ownership Linked to Library Visitation
A library card provides greater independence and access to literacy and information, while signifying increased responsibility and self-efficacy. Are there differences between children who do or do not have a library card? This brief focuses on children’s library card ownership in the first grade.
Talking Points: Libraries and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
Brief overview of STEM learning at libraries.
Research Brief No. 5: The State of Small and Rural Libraries in the United States
Rural and small public libraries in the United States are community anchors, providing critical services and resources to meet a variety of local needs. This brief provides the agency’s first targeted analysis of trends for rural and small library services.
Research Brief No. 4: Who is in the Queue: Public Access Computer Users
This brief provides a demographic analysis of public access computer users and uses and demonstrates that public libraries are providing much more than basic technology access.
Research Brief No. 3: Majority of States Report Decline in Support for Library Services
Like many state-level agencies, State Library Administrative Agencies are experiencing serious cuts to their budgets. These cuts come at a time when record numbers of people, across a wide range of social and economic circumstances, are turning to libraries to meet some very basic information needs.
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.
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.