Statistics tracking physical library usage and online legal research.

In 2019, there were around ****** in-person visits to public libraries per 100 people in the United States. In the same year, there were around ****** circulated library items per 100 people. In-person visitation peaked in 2009 with around ***** visits per 100 people. The number of circulated items peaked in 2010 with ***** circulated items per 100 people.

Computer sessions are counted using software. EnvisionWare Computer Access and Reservation System allows library patrons to schedule time to use library computers. In addition, the Envisionware Database tracks the number of print jobs by user and printer. This functionality allows DCPL to track the number of sessions, hours of usage at each DCPL computer workstation, and the number of print jobs and pages at each printer. The output of this EnvisionWare system is a dataset that tracks the number of unique computer sessions, total hours of computer usage, printer sessions, and printer usage at each DCPL workstation by user account. The dataset includes personally identifiable information (PII) of users.WiFi sessions are also counted using software. Cisco-Meraki Wi-Fi system allows library patrons to connect to DCPL Wi-Fi. This functionality allows DCPL to track the number of wireless devices connected to DCPL Wi-Fi. The output of this Cisco-Meraki Wi-Fi system is a dataset that tracks the number Wi-Fi connections at each DCPL Branch.Gate counts are tracked Vea Web is a database system that tracks the number of entries into each library facility using heat sensors on the door of each facility. This functionality allows DCPL to track the volume of library entries at each DCPL branch every hour. The output of this Vea Web database system is a dataset that is used to report branch visits.

This dataset provides the monthly WiFi usage statistics since 2023 for all public libraries in East Baton Rouge Parish. The WiFi usage statistics are organized by branch, year, and month. Only connections made by patrons to the public-facing networks are included in these metrics, not staff connections made to the internal networks. WiFi use on the Outreach Bookmobiles is also not included in this count.

From 2005 to 2019, the share of individuals that visited a public library in England decreased gradually. According to the survey, roughly 48 percent of respondents claimed to have visited a public library in 2005. This share reached a record low of 31.4 percent in 2019.

Self-reported data from approximately 380 public libraries, First Nation public libraries and contracting organizations. The data includes: * general information including address * financial information * holdings information * staffing information * facilities information * activities information including typical week data * partnership information (2011 onwards) Data from 2011 and onwards is from a refreshed database. New fields were added for: * provincial funding types * project grant types * special collections holdings * circulation of E-resources including E-books * lending laptops * program types * readers advisory transactions * information technology support In 2012, new fields were added for: * E-readers * requests for accessible format materials * business and economic partnerships. In 2013 more fields were added for social media visits and other professional staff. In 2016 a field was added for indigenous language training and retention, while circulating and reference holdings information was combined. In 2017 fields were added for e-learning services, students hired for a summer or semester, circulating wireless hot spots, and library service visits to residence-bound people. In 2019 fields were added for Facility Rentals and Bookings, ‘Pop-up’ Libraries, Extended Services and Facilities, Government Services Partnerships, and Business and Economic Sector Partnerships. The database uses the common name "LibStats".

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From 2005 to 2019, the share of visitors in public libraries in England decreased overall. Especially, the percentage of male respondents claiming to have visited a public library in the year previous to the survey dropped significantly, passing from 43.8 percent in 2005 to 26 percent in 2019.

Libraries have a long and storied history, dating back thousands of years to the legendary Library of Alexandria. Even in today's digital age, they act as vital public institutions that provide free access to costly information and resources, contributing significantly to community development and literacy. Since library benefits are distributed as externalities across the community, funding for libraries primarily comes from local government sources, such as property taxes. However, budgets are often under pressure due to shifting priorities. Libraries have sought alternative funding sources like grants, donations and partnerships with private entities. Despite diverse funding, libraries struggle with underutilization and competition from substitutes. Over the past five years, industry revenue growth has wavered, dipping at a CAGR of 2.1% to a total of $2.5 billion in 2024, with inflation burning any excess profit down to 3.4% and revenue falling 3.0% in the most recent twelve months. Libraries serve a diverse market, including students, researchers, entrepreneurs and the general public, disproportionately benefitting financially challenged communities. They offer services beyond book lending, like access to digital resources, educational programs and community events. The emergence and surge in popularity of digital technology have also expanded the library's role. It now provides access to e-books, online databases and physical technology like desktops and mobile hotspots. Cultural shifts toward rapid digital information consumption pose challenges and opportunities for libraries. Intellectual property laws affect how libraries can provide access to copyrighted materials. In response to this challenge, libraries have advocated for fair use policies and open access initiatives, particularly after COVID shut down access to physical book lending. Libraries are also adapting by investing in digital infrastructure and enhancing their online presence, often partnering with private companies to build online platforms and taking pages from entertainment competitors like Netflix and Audible. Some libraries are evolving into community hubs or maker (3d printing) spaces. Still, the high cost of these transitions is challenging, and revenue is poised to continue its downward trend, sliding at a CAGR of 2.1% to $2.2 billion through the end of 2029.

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The State Library of Oregon collects annual service measures, financial data, and other statistics from all legally-established public libraries in the state, as per Oregon Revised Statue 357.520 (Annual report). The data reporting period matches the state fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). This dataset includes all Oregon Public Library Statistical Report data from each year starting in FY2009-2010, and is updated annually. Reporting periods are identified as the year the report was submitted (i.e., FY2009-2010 data is identified as 2010 in the Year column).

East Baton Rouge Parish Library computer usage statistics are organized by branch, year, and month. This dataset only includes the count for library patrons who have logged in to the Library’s public computers, located at any of the 14 locations.

Monthly statistics from the Library on Web visits, computer usage, e-media, etc.

Statistics collected from the UofL Library for the years indicated on data such as: Circulation; E-book usage; Bookings (including Group Work Room use); Interlibrary Loan; Cataloguing; Discovery (Summon); Digital Collections; Institutional Repository; Website; Social Media; LibGuides; in-house troubleshooting; Service point questions; instruction sessions; events; computer usage; library traffic.

Libraries Statistics: Table 06. Percentage distribution of libraries according to the users weekly usage time by type of library. National.

Statistics tracking physical library usage and online legal research.

This dataset reports on public internet use in the Timberland Regional Library District, a five-county rural library district serving Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Grays Harbor counties. It includes a count of internet sessions and minutes used at each library location.

As of June 2020 in the Netherlands, following a consumer survey about reading behaviours, approximately ** percent of respondents used either the central branch, regional branch or the returns and collection points of their public library. However, over half of respondents also indicated that they had not visited a library in the past 12 months.

This dataset contains information about Norfolk Public Library active users by month starting in July 2016. This information will be updated annually. Active users include users whose accounts have had any activity during the previous three years including card renewal, fines added, payments made, or computer usage. This dataset is updated monthly.

This dataset contains monthly statistics on the usage of Fulton County Library digital resources including digital circulation, number of users and number of website visits. This data is in long format compared to its cousin: https://sharefulton.fultoncountyga.gov/dataset/Monthly-Library-Statistics-Excel-Version-/82c5-zfg9