Statistical report on public libraries in the United States 2009

The Public Libraries Survey (PLS) is an annual research project carried out by the Institute of Museum and Library Services in the United States. The aim of this survey is to collect data on public libraries and their public service outlets, which can then be used by federal, state and local governments when deciding future policy directions in this area. Specific areas of interest include; number and use of electronic resources, internet terminals, numbers of loans, library visits, circulation of materials etc.