Public Library Data 

The Board collects and analyzes financial, demographic and personnel data and information on public libraries' staffing and services. The data are compiled and published each year in a series of reports which are distributed to public library directors and trustees.

Current Data Reports

Data Reports are in PDF format and require the Adobe Acrobat Reader.

• Circulation and Holdings
• Children's Services
• Education & Staffing
• Electronic Services
• Featured Report - FY2008 Peer Group Medians
• Financial Statistics
• Outlets
• Ranking
• Salaries
• Services
• Summary

Other current reports:

• The FY2008 Municipal Pie--What's Your Library's Share?
• Featured Report - FY2007 Public Library Facilities
• Survey of Internet Access in Massachusetts Public Libraries

For more information, contact the State Aid and Data Coordination Unit.