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Library Statistics

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.

Academic Library Statistics 2008.pdf

Kansas Public Libraries at a Glance

Total public libraries: 326

Circulation: 26,073,318 items

Visits: 14,939,289

Library card holders: 1,951,229, or 70% of the total population

Source: State Library of Kansas, Kansas Public Library Services 2007

Of the 50 States and the District of Columbia, Kansas Ranks:

  • 4th in number of volumes per capita
  • 6th in the number of library visits per capita
  • 7th in total circulation per capita
  • 10th in reference transactions per capita
  • 33rd in total population
Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries in the United States Fiscal Year 2005

Kansas Public Libraries Statistical Profile

This statistical profile is a compilation of statistical information on Kansas public libraries from Kansas Public Library Services 2007.

Public Library Statistics 2008.pdf

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