Every year, Library Research Service publishes findings on challenges to materials and services in Colorado Public Libraries. The information is gathered from the Public Library Annual Report (PLAR) survey, as well as a follow up survey which gathers details of the challenges reported on the PLAR. Below are the findings from 2024.
In 2024, Library Jobline saw fewer job postings but more job seekers than the year before. Click to learn more!
See how the growth of CSL’s book club and kit collections has led to higher circulation by a variety of different borrowers.
Learn how this popular program was used in 2024 and why it is a patron favorite!
View a timeline of SWIFT’s migration to Prospector and read up on the immense growth of this service as a result.
Federal funding makes it easier for all Coloradans to access and use the materials and information they need for lifelong learning.
LRS charts the growth of CHNC and presents standout facts and figures from 2024.
