Library Statistics
Kansas Public Libraries at a Glance
- Total public libraries: 327
- Circulation: 26,892,695 items
- Visits: 14,334,260
- Library card holders: 1,876,669, or 79% of people in library service areas
Source: State Library of Kansas, Kansas Public Library Services 2008
Of the 50 States and the District of Columbia, Kansas Ranks:
- 5rd in number of volumes per capita
- 6th in the number of public-use Internet computers per capita
- 7th in total circulation per capita
- 9th in the number of library visits per capita
- 9th in reference transactions per capita
- 35th in population within legal service areas of libraries
Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries in the United States Fiscal Year 2007
Kansas Public Library Services Annual Survey
Each year, Kansas libraries are asked to respond to a survey of library services. These are some resources to aid in completing this survey.
Kansas Public Library Services Annual Surveys
The results of the annual public library surveys from 2003 through the present can be found at the link below. Spreadsheets with the data are also available upon request.
Kansas Public Libraries Statistical Profile
This statistical profile is a compilation of statistical information on Kansas public libraries from Kansas Public Library Services 2008.
Public Library Circulation and the Economy
The State Data Center and the Kansas Library Association conducted a survey in February 2009 that found an increase in circulation correlated to unemployment claims. The following data sheet outlines the findings.
Kansas Academic Libraries at a Glance
- Circulation: 1,331,030
- Visits: 8,844,264
- Books: 11,019,767
Kansas Academic Libraries Statistical Profile
This profile summarizes statistical information from the National Center for Education Statistics and Association of College and Research Libraries for Fiscal Year 2006.
Interlibrary Loan Statistics
Total Borrow Requests: 731,826
Total Lend Requests: 958,614
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