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: Nancy Robertsonrobertsonn@michigan.gov
Title: State Librarian
Organization: State of Michigan
Address: PO Box 30007
City: Lansing
State: MI
Zip Code: 48909
Phone: (517) 373-5511
Fax: (517) 373-4480
Appointment Date: 11/9/2005
Committee Assignments: n/a

STATE LINKS

Library Agency Homepage: http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan
Virtual Library: http://www.mel.org
State Home Page: http://www.michigan.gov
Governor: Jennifer M. Granholm
Library Association: http://www.mla.lib.mi.us/
Friends of the Library Association:
Trustee Association: n/a
Other State Library Links:
      n/a

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://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_188...
Population: 10,095,643
Number of Public Libraries: 383
Total Circulation: 69,365,992
Circulation Per Capita: 7.0
Total Library Operating Income: $398,593,851
Total Expenditures: $357,356,848
Expenditures per capita:$35.96
State Support:$12,648,000
Total Construction Funding:
Materials Loaned to other Libraries: 1,864,627

STATE LIBRARY AGENCY

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

Year the data below was released: 2007
Governance Structure: Executive Branch, part of larger agency (Department of History, Arts and Libraries)
Library Legislation:
URL for Library Laws Handbook http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_188...
Library Standards:
State Aid Guidelines - prescribes a set of minimum requirements for eligibility for the receipt of state aid funds QSAC - Quality Services Audit Checklist, certification based on achievement of a set of library standards Distribution of penal fines to public libraries requires libraries to be open a minimum number of hours to be eligible for penal fine funds.
Allied and Other Special Operations:
The Library of Michigan serves as a regional library for services to the blind and physically handicapped.
Number of Service Outlets: 1
Collections: books and serials: 2,441,917 audio materials: 1,740 video materials: 1,889 current serial subscriptions: 4,965 government documents: 1,012,391
Staff: 56
Income: $26,513,060
Expenditures: $20,685,509
Employment Opportunities: http://web1mdcs.state.mi.us/vacancyweb/vacancyinq....

PUBLICATIONS

Newsletter: http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_188...
LSTA Five Year Plan: http://www.michigan.gov/lsta
Other Relevant Links to State Library Publications: