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This report presented by Karen Goff at the West Virginia Library Association's annual conference highlights key metrics from West Virginia's public libraries. Featuring square footage details, service population statistics, and trends in registered borrowers, public access computers, wireless usage, and e-books, it demonstrates significant growth in library usage. Despite a slight decrease in total circulation, overall attendance and programming have risen, underscoring the evolving role of libraries in the community. The report emphasizes the need for continued support and challenges for enhancement.
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State of the State’s LibrariesOctober 9, 2013Annual Conference of the West Virginia Library Association Presented byKaren Goff Secretary of the West Virginia Library Commission
TYPICAL WV PUBLIC LIBRARY (TPL) Square Footage – 5,334 Service Population – 8,854 Total FTE Paid Employees – 2.65 Population per Paid Staff – 3,393
Registered Borrowers+14% 786,447
E-BOOKS+95% SUCCESS! 5,135
Registered for Summer Reading+ 11% 21,346 19,653
Library Programs+ 14% 19,916
Program Attendance- 3% 421,303
eBookConsortiumMembership 89 of 97 in 2013!!
Total Local Operating Income+ 15% $ 24.1 Million