Public Libraries in the United States: Fiscal Year 2009
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 2009, 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.
2011 National Medal for Museum and Library Service brochure
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.
Supporting Museums – Serving Communities: An Evaluation of the Museums for America Program (Executive Summary)
Museums for America (MFA) is the largest IMLS grant program for museums. In 2009 and 2010, RMC Research Corporation carried out an independent evaluation of the program and found that it has had an immediate and sustained impact on museum users.
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.
Opportunity for All: How Library Policies and Practices Impact Public Internet Access
This report offers an analysis of the service in four public library systems and makes recommendations for strategies that help to sustain and improve public access service.
Public Libraries in the United States Survey: Fiscal Year 2011
The Public Libraries in the United States Survey (PLS) examines when, where, and how library services are changing to meet the needs of the public. These data, supplied annually by more than 97 percent of public libraries across the country, provide information that policymakers and practitioners can use to make informed decisions about the support and strategic management of libraries.
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture Program Update, May 2011
This report on the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program provides data on the program and the grants made to date. It also provides guidance on writing a successful proposal and impressions from grantees.
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.
Let’s Move! Museums & Gardens Toolkit for Participating Institutions
The toolkit provides communications resources and programming ideas to help participants in the Let’s Move! Museums & Gardens initiative get started.
2012 Congressional Budget Justification
The Institute of Museum and Library Service's Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations Request to the United States Congress