Libraries Matter: Impact Research – Return On Investment (ROI) via ALA

Libraries Matter: Impact Research – Return On Investment (ROI)

Americans for Libraries Council

ALA

Libraries Matter is a listing of studies that are useful in making the case about the value of libraries to community members and other stakeholders. The annotated list includes studies that show the economic, educational and social value of libraries. The links include bibliographic information to assist in locating the full reports. Contact the ALA Office for Research & Statistics for more information.

Economic Impact of Libraries

Libraries have a large impact on the local economy and workforce development through the provision of a variety of classes and resources.

Return on Investment (ROI)

-bibliography; includes various states and some countries

also

Business Development

General Economic Impact

Job Creation

Workforce Development

Library / Literacy Funding

2018

From Awareness to Funding: Voter Perceptions and Support of Public Libraries in 2018, OCLC

2017
Library & Literacy Funding Chart: FY 2017 -by President, House, and Senate, ALA (excel file)

2011
Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study, ALA
2008
From Awareness to Funding: A Study of Library Support in America, OCLC
2007
Worth Their Weight: Assessment . . . Library Valuation, Americans for Libraries Council

Return On Investment - ROI
Economic Impact of Public Libraries (various ROIs), WI Dept Public Instruction

Public Libraries – A Wise Investment - Library Research Service