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Wisconsin Public Library Statistics: 1996 - 2008



The 2008 Wisconsin Public Library Service Data (.xls) is now available. Final statistics are also available via the Excel links below. Due to budget constraints, the Division no longer publishes a print version of the Wisconsin Public Library Service Data.

The Public Library Development Team annually collects statistics from the state's public libraries. Excel files of the statistics for 1996-2008 are listed below. (The statistics since 2003 are also available in PDF as noted.)

Note: For those seeking national library data, the national public library data can be found on the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) website.

The Excel files of Wisconsin statistics include over 115 data elements grouped by general categories. Most of the categories are further defined. For example "collection" information includes volumes owned, added, A-V, periodicals, etc. Below are the general data elements. See the Wisconsin Public Library Annual Report Instructions for detailed definitions of all the data elements.

  • library/type
  • circulation
  • staffing
  • non-resident use
  • hours open
  • ILL statistics
  • income
  • expenditures
  • collections
  • programming
  • outputs
  • service population
Type of Statistics Year
(Data are in Excel files, or PDF as stated)
arrow rightStatistics at the State and System Level

Includes state totals and averages along with system-wide statistics arranged alphabetically by system.

1996  1997  1998  1999  2000  2001  2002  2003 (PDF)  2004 (PDF)

2005 (PDF)  2006 (PDF)  2007  2008 (PDF) new image

arrow rightStatistics at the County Level

Includes county-wide statistics arranged alphabetically by county.

1996  1997  1998  1999  2000  2001  2002  2003 (PDF)  2004 (PDF)

2005 (PDF)  2006 (PDF)  2007  2008 (PDF) new image

arrow rightStatistics at the Public Library Level

Includes statistics for all public libraries in the state arranged by size of municipality.

1996  1997  1998  1999  2000  2001  2002  2003 (PDF)  2004 (PDF)

2005 (PDF)  2006 (PDF)  2007  2008 (PDF) new image

arrow rightStatistics at the Public Library Level by System and County

Includes statistics for every public library, county, and system in the state. Arrangement is alphabetical by system, then county, then by each library. Summary county and system totals are also provided.

1996  1997  1998  1999  2000  2001  2002  2003 (PDF)  2004 (PDF)

2005 (PDF)  2006 (PDF)  2007 (PDF)  2008 (PDF) new image

Note: See the Wisconsin public library directory for directory information.



For questions about this information, contact John K. DeBacher (608) 266-7270

Last updated on 11/12/2009 10:22:47 AM