From October 1, 2007, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will administer the Public Library Survey and the State Library Agency Survey, effective October 1.
These two surveys were administered by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) from its inception in 1989 through 2007. NCES continues to conduct the Academic Libraries Survey and the School Library Media Center Survey.
Current, accurate and ongoing collection of library data is an essential foundation for quality library services in the United States.
The Institute is committed to the continued excellence of this program.
- IMLS Library Statistics – Overview
- NCES Library Statistics Program
- ACRL Academic Library Statistics
- Library Research Service. State Public Library Statistics
Resources
Developing indicators for academic library performance ratios from the ASRL statistics 1993-94 and 1994-95.
Introduction. Current context for performance indicators in higher education, by Martha Kyrillidou Program Officer, ARL Statistics and Measurement
