The Value of Libraries

 ALL TYPES OF LIBRARIES

State of America's Libraries Report 2016 

Value of  Libraries (ALA)

Quotable Facts about America's Libraries
(Annotated/Reference Book version from ALA, September 2012)

Florida Library Association  
Library Advocacy Page   

Libraries Transform
​Library Advocacy Page  


PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Return on Investment in Florida Public Libraries – 2013 Study
For every tax dollar received, Florida public libraries provide $10.18 in value. (web site)

Taxpayer Return on Investment in Florida Public Libraries - 2013
Download the PDF brochure

What is your Library worth to You?
Personal Savings Calculator (State Library of Florida)

Public Library Snapshot of Priorities and Perspectives 2011 
(OCLC)

How Americans Value Public Libraries in their Communities 2013 
Summary of findings (article) (Pew Internet Study)

From Awareness to Funding: A Study of Library Support in America 2008    
A Bill and Melinda Gates Funded Study that is still an excellent resource

Public Library Resources / Advocacy and Legislation
(ALA)


COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

Academic Library Snapshot of Priorities and Perspectives 2011
(OCLC)   

Community College Library Snapshot of Priorities and Perspectives 2011
(OCLC)   

Value of Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Research Review and Report 2010
(ALA)    

Value of Academic Libraries: Executive Summary 2010
(ALA)

Academic Library Resources / Advocacy and Legislation
(ALA)


SCHOOL LIBRARIES

School Library Resources / Advocacy and Legislation
(ALA)