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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">IMLS has released their public library survey report for FY 2014 as well as the data for FY 2015. All public libraries in Oregon report to the state library from
July – September each year on a number of data elements and then we submit that to IMLS. We are currently collecting the FY 2016 data. The Oregon 2015 data can be found on our website at: http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/statsploregon.aspx<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">MaryKay<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, September 14, 2017 2:35 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> MaryKay Dahlgreen <MaryKayDahlgreen@oslmail.osl.state.or.us><br>
<b>Subject:</b> News Release: IMLS Releases Annual Data and Survey Results of American Public Libraries<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#336666">IMLS Releases Annual Data and Survey Results of American Public Libraries </span></strong><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#336666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span class="subheadingtext"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4F5452">U.S. Public Libraries Offered 4.5 Million Programs Across the Country in FY 2014</span></i></b></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Washington, D.C. - The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FGzzIaZVKWbFOVzv5f3GBwbOKtAShFomYybCKpD_CQBAS34kaDzuJx9dR9KwsTiyzUbavAk9M8pyH4fExDV_QBFf_L_xxdL6IPNynrakn7QXngLraEqJ_KXezo7-GlHEQCSLQMkmGA_iCFmfB8cyPMvYUmjxHZDATFAe0tKxhPHYH0D4q_TcfAZuqAPNd6Zo_8XGueM6D5uk50oGCpCMqj0sXRfX0x9sJ7Nfw0Xwz8CoQsS4gj8Dh6Z13IuvaM9iiJtHq9a57UKQ9iLNn9lYnTI5Ce4vinKUJZnCk3kUTOo=&c=uiOShIm0zNRHvE8WS6Qsfsz3qtgG21KUeJ8tKWigeAxZj_Q6Du46dw==&ch=m1MGM-zFzG1VzS2icLKez4gH-6xv7IN3sA-9h8kyoOPBuf-Ngs_pbw==" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#336666">released</span></a> two key information products: the latest data from its annual Public Libraries Survey and a new report on the previous year's data. The Public Libraries Survey examines key indicators of public library use, financial
health, staffing, and resources. Explore the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FGzzIaZVKWbFOVzv5f3GBwbOKtAShFomYybCKpD_CQBAS34kaDzuJ3ppc9AK2azaIgacyLAjJo3iCEJVgp1icgDsSsU-E4EHSCKnfw72op_vzwuY0TpcUC2cFtMW4r6E_YSirFSYcWfX_c3Hi_aR7mEL1S5AcC7ZMZ9ghjlR1wZvS7a8Ikaqpp3ct4GV093hYJbZ7oTB0IGCuho_QGbRaOsqzTyjkSFX6kIYxG7cxslCmaK2EcdC8x6JWzsl1rvzEqsATC1iEecxIRgOUZJGP4_lhYmE8LMHv9ykXrji3vs=&c=uiOShIm0zNRHvE8WS6Qsfsz3qtgG21KUeJ8tKWigeAxZj_Q6Du46dw==&ch=m1MGM-zFzG1VzS2icLKez4gH-6xv7IN3sA-9h8kyoOPBuf-Ngs_pbw==" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#336666">FY 2015 data and the FY 2014 report</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4F5452">Each year since 1988, the Public Libraries of the United States 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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communities," said IMLS Director Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew. "We encourage the use of this information to uncover opportunities to improve library services and to</span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">
</span><span class="maintext"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4F5452">demonstrate the continuing value of public libraries in American life."</span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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researchers, and administrators make data-driven decisions," said Benjamin Sweezy, IMLS Deputy Director of Digital and Information Strategy. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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are faring financially since the last recession (December 2007 to June 2009) and how public library services and resources have evolved over the decade. Other key findings include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">From 2013 to 2014, there have been slight increases in the indicators for financial health and staffing of public libraries, however, they remain below 2009 levels. Per capita operating revenue was
$39 ($12 billion in total revenue), an increase of 2 percent compared to 2013 and the first revenue increase since 2009.<br>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Public libraries' collections are adapting to changing technology. The majority of the total collections (66 percent) were still print materials, but e-books (18 percent), physical and downloadable
audio materials (10 percent), and physical and downloadable video materials (6 percent) made up the remainder of our nation's library collections. The number of e-books per 1,000 people also increased 2,140 percent between 2005 and 2014.<br>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Although there is a decline in the use of traditional library services, attendance at public programs is increasing. Program attendance reached a high of 332 attendees per 1,000 people in 2014, representing
a 10-year increase of 34 percent and a 5-year increase of 14 percent. <br>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">In response to the interest, public libraries offered 4.5 million programs, a 1-year increase of 5 percent and a 10-year increase of 68 percent.<br>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Over the past 10 years, public-access internet computers increased 55 percent. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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