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: Robert Maierrobert.maier@state.ma.us
Title: Director
Organization: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Address: 98 N Washington St Ste 401
City: Boston
State: MA
Zip Code: 02114
Phone: (617) 725-1860
Fax: (617) 725-0140
Appointment Date: 10/3/2002
Committee Assignments:

STATE LINKS

Library Agency Homepage: http://mblc.state.ma.us/
Virtual Library: http://mblc.state.ma.us/books/catalogs/vc/index.ph...
State Home Page: http://www.mass.gov/portal/index.jsp
Governor: Deval Patrick
Library Association: http://www.masslib.org
Friends of the Library Association: < http://www.masslib.org/mfol/index.htm...
Trustee Association: http://www.masslib.org/mlta/
Other State Library Links:
      Consumer Web Site: mass.gov/libraries

STATEWIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS

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

Year the data below was released: 2007
URL for Statewide Public Library Statistics:
      http://mblc.state.ma.us/advisory/statistics/public...
Population: 6,398,743
Number of Public Libraries: 370
Total Circulation: 55,225,700
Circulation Per Capita: 8.63
Total Library Operating Income: $237,291,945
Total Expenditures: $228,929,894
Expenditures per capita:$35.87
State Support:$9,039,844
Total Construction Funding:16,302,497
Materials Loaned to other Libraries: 4,396,784

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: Independent agency, reporting to governor
Library Legislation:
http://www.state.ma.us/legis/laws/mgl/78-19.htm
Library Standards:
Minimum standards for free public library service established by the Board of Library Commissioners
Allied and Other Special Operations:
The agency funds 6 regional library systems that provide services (delivery, interlibrary loan, reference, database licensing, CE and training, consulting and technical assistance, and supplemental collections) to 1800 libraries of all types statewide. The Boston Public Library receives funding for the reference and research needs of the Commonwealth. The Perkins School for the Blind serves as regional LBPH and the Worcester Public Library as sub-regional LBPH.
Number of Service Outlets: 1
Collections: 2,400
Staff: 26
Income: $49,390,417
Expenditures: $49,390,417
Employment Opportunities: http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/index.php

PUBLICATIONS

Newsletter: http://mblc.state.ma.us/mblc/publications/newslett...
LSTA Five Year Plan: http://mblc.state.ma.us/grants/grants/index.php
Other Relevant Links to State Library Publications: