Hello again Quiltmaniac!
I?m pleased that my findings are of your interest. Below are the
results of my research for your question.
The most up-to-date and reliable source for library information would
be the 149 page report published by National Center for Education
Statistics in June 2003.
Public Libraries in the United States: Fiscal Year 2001
Cover Date: June 2003
Description:
?This report includes national and state summary data on public
libraries in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the outlying
areas for state fiscal year 2001, with highlights and numerous tables.
Data are included on circulation, library visits, reference
transactions, interlibrary loans, children's program attendance,
service outlets, public service hours, Internet access, staff, income,
expenditures, and more.?
http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2003/2003399.pdf
1. How many US public libraries are there?
?There were 9,129 public libraries (administrative entities) in the 50
states and the District of Columbia in fiscal year (FY) 2001.?
?Of the 9,129 public libraries, 7,352 were single-outlet libraries,
1,776 were multiple-outlet libraries, and 1 had 0 (zero)
public-service outlets (provided books-by-mail only service).?
Service Outlets:
- ?In FY 2001, 81 percent of public libraries had one single direct
service outlet (an outlet that provides service directly to the
public) (table 23). Nineteen percent had more than one direct service
outlet. Types of direct service outlets include central library
outlets, branch library outlets, and bookmobile outlets.?
- ?A total of 1,528 public libraries (17 percent) had one or more
branch library outlets, with a total of 7,450 branch outlets (table
2). The total number of central library outlets was 8,971. The total
number of stationary outlets (central library outlets and branch
library outlets) was 16,421. Eight percent of public libraries had one
or more bookmobile outlets, with a total of 879 bookmobiles.?
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2003399
Download here:
http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2003/2003399.pdf
2. How many library cards have been issued by those libraries? (I'm
looking for the number of current cards, not how many they've issued
since they opened.)
The report, Libraries: How they stack up, provides a snapshot of the
economic impact of libraries. The report contains some interesting
comparisons of library economics and activities to other sectors,
professions and destinations in the worldwide economy.
?U.S. public libraries have 148,000,000 library cardholders.
(State library data 2001-02)?
?One out of every six people in the world is a registered library
user. Total number of worldwide registered library users: 1.1
billion.?
Source: OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc.
Libraries How they stack up published 2003 by OCLC Online Computer
Library Center, Inc.
http://www5.oclc.org/downloads/community/librariesstackup.pdf
Did You Know?
?U.S. Library cardholders outnumber Amazon customers by almost 5 to 1.
Amazon has 30,000,000 customers?
(John Cox, "Amazon dives into technology services." InfoWorld, June 10, 2003.)
U.S. libraries have 148,000,000 library cardholders (State library data 2001-2002).
Western Nebraska Community College
http://hannibal.wncc.cc.ne.us/general/lookingahead/LA092403.pdf
3. Of those U.S. public libraries, how many charge a fee to obtain a
card and what is the range of those fees?
As I mentioned in my clarification, I was not able to locate the exact
information. However, I am providing related information that may be
of your interest.
According to the American Library Association Americans check out an
average of more than six books a year. They spend $25.25 a year for
the public library ? much less than the average cost of one hardcover
book.
Sources:
ALA Office for Research & Statistics
ALA Washington Office
Library Research Service, Colorado State Library
https://cs.ala.org/@yourlibrary/facts.cfm
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In Hawaii, a library card for any public library is free for Hawaii
residents. Non-residents must pay $25.00.
?You may apply for a library card at any Hawaii public library. The
initial card is FREE for Hawaii residents. Cards are also free for
military personnel and their dependents with military identification.
The resident card replacement fee is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for
minors (below eighteen). Resident library cards must be renewed every
five years. There is no charge for the renewal.?
?There are two non-resident cards. The $25.00 non-resident card is
good for five years and may be renewed for an additional $25.00. The
$10.00 visitor card is good for 3 months but may not be renewed.?
Source: Hawaii State Public Library System
http://www.librarieshawaii.org/services/libcard.htm
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Indiana ? A Statewide library card costs $26.00
?The Public Library Access Card (PLAC) is the name for the statewide
library card, enacted by (Indiana Code 4-23-7.1-5.1). The PLAC program
allows an individual to borrow materials directly from any public
library in Indiana. Books and non-book materials are eligible for loan
through the PLAC program, but at least books that normally circulate
must be available for loan. An individual who holds a valid public
library card may obtain a PLAC. The fee for a PLAC in 2003 is $26.00.?
http://www.statelib.lib.in.us/www/isl/ldo/plac.html
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Library card fees for non-residents at the following libraries in California:
Fullerton Public Library:
Beginning July 1, 2003, the non-resident card will have an annual cost
of $25 per person.
Annual fees for library cards: Cerritos ($100); Thousand Oaks ($60);
Santa Ana ($45); Huntington Beach ($25).
Source: Fullerton Public Library FAQ
http://www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/library/nonreslibcards.html
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Sunnyvale Public Library ? Free library card for residents
?To borrow materials from the Sunnyvale Public Library, you need a
Sunnyvale Public Library card. We will give a card to anyone whose
permanent residence is in the State of California. Here is how to get
your free library card.?
http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/Library/using+library.htm
The public libraries at the following link appear to be free.
http://www.caring4u.org/Libraries.html
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The Lafayette Colorado Public Library are charging for their library cards.
Fees for library cards
How much will the card cost?
Annual Cards
$65 for an individual annual card
$160 for a household cards (people living together at the same address)
$32 for Seniors, 60+ years
$32 reduced rate for individuals qualifying financially
$80 reduced rate for households qualifying financially
6 Month Card
$35 for an individual card
$90 for a household card
Do any other libraries charge fees to use their libraries?
?Yes. Many libraries throughout the country charge non-resident fees.
The most typical situation is for libraries to either charge people
living outside their service areas for a library card, or not to allow
non-residents to have a card at all. Libraries, like police, fire and
street paving, are city services that are set up to serve the
residents of the local community. It is very rare to find cities and
towns that provide any of these services for free to people outside
their city limits.?
http://www.cityoflafayette.com/library/cardfee.cfm
Search Criteria:
American Library Association
Public libraries in the U.S.
Public library cards issued +U.S.
U.S. public library cardholders
Library card statistics
Public libraries +statistics
I hope you find this helpful! If anything is unclear with my answer,
please ask for clarification.
Best regards,
Bobbie7 |
