The following is a text-only press release from the federal Institute of
Museum and Library Services (IMLS). An HTML version of this release can
be viewed on the agency's Web site at
http://www.imls.gov/news/2010/082710.shtm. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2010

Press Contacts
202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, [log in to unmask]
Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask]

IMLS Seeks Comments on Public Library Survey

In a Federal Register notice published on Monday August 23, 2010 (see
http://www.imls.gov/pdf/PLS_60-day_notice_2010.pdf), IMLS issued a call
for comments on its Public Library Survey. The survey provides essential
data about public library service in the US including service hours,
book circulation, number of librarians, service area population,
technology and more.

The survey is made possible through the cooperation of state libraries
that provide data each year and through an agreement with the US Census
Bureau. Analysis of survey data has led to policy and funding decisions
that improve library service in the United States.

For results and analysis of the most recent survey, see the IMLS FY2008
Public Libraries Survey Report at
http://www.imls.gov/news/2010/063010.shtm. For recent analysis, see
Service Trends in US Public Libraries at
http://www.imls.gov/pdf/Brief2010_01.pdf and Libraries Use Broadband to
Serve High Need Communities at
http://www.imls.gov/pdf/DataNote2009_01.pdf. 

About the Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of
federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums.
The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that
connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the
national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to
sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and
innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about
the Institute, please visit http://www.imls.gov. 

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