2015

98% of CTBL survey respondents rate their satisfaction with CTBL services as “excellent” or “good”

December 2015

The results are in for the 2014 Colorado Talking Book Library (CTBL) Patron Satisfaction Survey, which seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of the library and overall satisfaction with its services. Highlights from the survey are detailed in our new Fast Facts report and previously published Closer Look report. CTBL provides free library services, including recorded books, […]

Public Library Survey Compare Tool re-released to the public

December 2015

For all your public library data needs as we wind down 2015, check out the newly re-released Public Library Survey (PLS) Compare Tool from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and its national Public Library Survey. The tool features data from about 9,000 public libraries in the United States and territories. The most […]

LJ Financial Literacy Survey suggests over half of library cardholders would attend financial literacy training (if they knew about it)

December 2015

As the variety of program topics increases in public libraries, financial literacy training has emerged as a common topic in many libraries, especially since the recession. Financial literacy training seeks to educate and provide strategies about how to manage one’s money and prepare for financial planning. Yet Library Journal’s 2015 Financial Literacy Survey suggests that […]

More than two-thirds of Americans are wielding smartphones today, Pew finds

November 2015

After taking a look around you, it will likely come as no surprise that smartphone ownership has been skyrocketing in recent years. Pew Research conducted a technology device ownership survey this year, and found that more than two-thirds (68%) of Americans now own smartphones, a 35% increase since 2011. Tablets are the only other device […]

Congratulations to the 7 Colorado Star Libraries for 2015!

November 2015

7 libraries in Colorado have been named Star Libraries by the 2015 Library Journal Index of Public Library Service. Colorado ranks 11th out of 41 states with star libraries, and is tied with three other states (Indiana, Alabama, and Missouri) that also have 7 star libraries. The 7 star libraries in Colorado are: Arapahoe Library […]

The 2014-15 School Library Survey data is now available

November 2015

The 2014-15 Colorado School Library Survey data has been posted at http://www.lrs.org/data-tools/school-libraries/annual-statistics/. From this page, you can view individual school library profiles for all schools that completed the survey as well as statewide estimates and benchmarks for selected statistics, and use our interactive tool to explore the data in more depth. There is also a […]