The attached spreadsheet captures the responses given by state library representatives to the Library Responses to Economic Tough Times survey. The names and identifying data have been removed so that the responses are largely anonymous.
The survey collects data about the state libraries' perceptions of increased patron demands on libraries and responses to those needs from state libraries and local public libraries. Results of the survey and input from other research will generate a profile of needs in each of the 50 states, as well as a collective snapshot of the strength of library responses to tough times.
Please note that these are preliminary results. Duplicate reponses have not been eliminated and not all 51 state libraries have completed the survey.
