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: Rebecca Hamiltonrhamilton@crt.state.la.us
Title: State Librarian
Organization: State of Louisiana
Address: PO Box 131
City: Baton Rouge
State: LA
Zip Code: 70821
Phone: (225) 342-4923
Fax: (225) 219-4804
Appointment Date: 7/5/2005
Committee Assignments:

STATE LINKS

Library Agency Homepage: http://www.state.lib.la.us
Virtual Library: http://lalibcon.state.lib.la.us
State Home Page: http://www.la.gov
Governor: Bobby Jindal
Library Association: http://www.llaonline.org/
Friends of the Library Association:
Trustee Association:
Other State Library Links:
      LA Library Network      http://lsumvs.sncc.lsu.edu/ocs/louis/
     

STATEWIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS

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

Year the data below was released: 2009
URL for Statewide Public Library Statistics:
      http://www.state.lib.la.us/images/stories/Statisti...
Population: 4,410,796
Number of Public Libraries: 68
Total Circulation: 17,675,680
Circulation Per Capita: 4.09
Total Library Operating Income: $185,157,208
Total Expenditures: $142,641,967
Expenditures per capita:$33.14
State Support:$3,000,000
Total Construction Funding:
Materials Loaned to other Libraries: 83,260

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: Executive Branch, Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Library Legislation:
Louisiana Revised Statute 25
Library Standards:
Louisiana Library Association, Public Library Section. Standards for Louisiana Public Libraries 1995 (Currently being revised)
Allied and Other Special Operations:
Louisiana Center for the Book Louisiana Voices (Louisiana materials recording program for Services to Blind & Physically Handicapped)
Number of Service Outlets: One
Collections: Books and Serial Volumes--553,928 Audio Materials--10,231 Video Materials--12,951 Serial Subscriptions--660 Government Documents--51,607
Staff: 71
Income: $11,025,000
Expenditures: $10,759,000
Employment Opportunities: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default...

PUBLICATIONS

Newsletter:
LSTA Five Year Plan: http://www.state.lib.la.us/images/stories/Publicat...
Other Relevant Links to State Library Publications: