IMLS Releases Annual Data on American Public Libraries
Survey Results from 9,000 Library Systems Now Available

Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services today released the latest data from its 2017 Public Libraries Survey. The Public Libraries Survey examines key indicators of public library use, financial health, staffing, and resources. Explore the FY 2017 data, documentation and supplementary tables. 

Each year since 1988, the survey has provided a national census of America’s public libraries. The data are collected from approximately 9,000 public library systems comprised of over 17,000 individual main libraries, library branches, and bookmobiles in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. 

Earlier this week, the agency also released a report on the 2016 data, which is available online. 

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