Vermont Public Library Survey Metrics 2018-2023

Vermont's submissions to the Public Library Survey provide annual statistics on library operations and services from 2018 to 2023. The data is collected by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and intended to be filled out by every public library in the country each year.

Use Cases

• Analyze program engagement by comparing 'Total Prog Attend. for Kids (0-5)' with 'Total Prog Attend. for YA/Teens (12-18)' across libraries.
• Evaluate facility adequacy by correlating 'Secondary How Does Size Meet Needs' with 'Secondary Building Square Footage'.
• Assess staffing levels by examining 'Number of Staff' alongside 'Total Paid Staff Hours' per library.
• Track digital resource usage by analyzing trends in 'Children's eBook Circ' over the survey period.
• Study public access to spaces by filtering libraries where 'Meeting Room Available for Public Use' is true.

Strengths

• Data covers a 6-year time range from 2018 to 2023.
• Includes over 30 specific metrics on programs, attendance, staffing, and facilities.

Limitations

• Sample size is unknown; the number of Vermont libraries included is not specified.
• Data completeness is uncertain as survey responses depend on voluntary library submissions.
• Geographic coverage is limited exclusively to Vermont.

Provenance

Source

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Public Library Survey.

Collection Method

Annual survey submissions from Vermont public libraries.

Time Range

2018-2023

Freshness

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Geography

Vermont, USA