The Idaho Commission for Libraries annually releases Idaho Library Statistics, a compilation of statistical data from all public libraries and publicly funded school libraries throughout Idaho. ICfL encourages all Idaho libraries to participate in these annual surveys.

Statistical data submitted by Idaho's public and school libraries are of great use to local, regional, state, and federal decision makers who have responsibility for insuring that these vital publicly funded institutions remain able to provide the very best programs and services for all the people of Idaho.

These library statistics are helpful when librarians want to:

• Compare their own library activity from year to year
• Compare information from libraries of similar size
• Obtain statistics to support budget requests
• Analyze the needs of their community
• Plan how the library will serve the community in the future

  Please let us know if you have any problems or questions.

Frank Nelson
Debby Wylie
Idaho Commission For Libraries - Eastern Field Office
525-7211 1-800-548-6212
frank.nelson@libraries.idaho.gov
debby.wylie@libraries.idaho.gov