COSLA Profiles

For the latest verified and comparative data on public libraries and the state library agency, please consult the Institute for Museum and Library Services website for data products and publications at: http://harvester.census.gov/imls/index.asp

CHIEF OFFICER

Name: Annie Normanannie.norman@state.de.us
Title: Director & State Librarian
Organization: State of Delaware
Address: 121 Duke of York St
City: Dover
State: DE
Zip Code: 19901
Phone: (302) 739-4748 (126)
Fax: (302) 739-6787
Appointment Date: 7/1/1999
Committee Assignments:

STATE LINKS

Library Agency Homepage: http://www.state.lib.de.us
Virtual Library: http://www.lib.de.us
State Home Page: http://www.delaware.gov
Governor: Ruth Ann Minner
Library Association: http://www.dla.lib.de.us
Friends of the Library Association:
Trustee Association:
Other State Library Links:
     

STATEWIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS

Link to IMLS Public Library Statistics Webpage: http://harvester.census.gov/imls/publib.asp

Year the data below was released:
URL for Statewide Public Library Statistics:
     
Population: 783600
Number of Public Libraries: 34
Total Circulation: 4,502,272
Circulation Per Capita: 5.75
Total Library Operating Income: 16,059,221
Total Expenditures: 14,756,996
Expenditures per capita:18.84
State Support:2,869,500
Total Construction Funding:
Materials Loaned to other Libraries: 154,158

STATE LIBRARY AGENCY

Link to IMLS State Library Statistics Webpage: http://harvester.census.gov/imls/stlib.asp

Year the data below was released:
Governance Structure: The Delaware Division of Libraries is part of the Department of State
Library Legislation:
http://www.legis.state.de.us/Legislature.nsf/?Open... See Online Publications, Delaware Code, primarily Title 29
Library Standards:

Allied and Other Special Operations:

Number of Service Outlets:
Collections:
Staff: 21 positions
Income: 7,013,725
Expenditures: 6,642,693
Employment Opportunities: http://www.dla.lib.de.us/jobs.shtml

PUBLICATIONS

Newsletter:
LSTA Five Year Plan: http://www.state.lib.de.us/Administration/LSTA/
Other Relevant Links to State Library Publications: