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 Waltonnancy.walton@state.mn.us
Title: Acting Director & State Librarian
Organization: State of Minnesota
Address: State Library Services
Minnesota Department of Education
1500 Highway 36 West
City: Roseville
State: MN
Zip Code: 55113
Phone: 651-582-8881
Fax: 651-582-8752 n/a

STATE LINKS

Library Agency Homepage: http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Learning_Support/...
Virtual Library: http://www.elm4you.org
State Home Page: http://www.state.mn.us
Governor: Tim Pawlenty
Library Association: http://www.mnlibraryassociation.org
Friends of the Library Association:
Trustee Association: http://www.mnlibraryassociation.org/MLTA.htm
Other State Library Links:
           http://www.mndigital.org
           http://memotech.ning.com/
           http://www.malf.info
           http://www.mnlink.org
           http://www.minitex.umn.edu/
           http://www.lawlibrary.state.mn.us
     

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:
      http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Learning_Support/...
Population: 4,919,479
Number of Public Libraries: 142 administrative units, 360 buildings
Total Circulation: 43,959,499
Circulation Per Capita: 8.9
Total Library Operating Income: 151,404,678
Total Expenditures: 145,352,139
Expenditures per capita:29.55
State Support:12,821,584
Total Construction Funding:
Materials Loaned to other Libraries: 389,137

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: State Library Services is a division with an executive branch department, Minnesota Dept. of Education. The commissioner of the department is a governor appointee. The State Librarian/Director of State Library Services (state librarian) reports to the Assistant Commissioner for Academic Excellence.
Library Legislation:
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 134 http://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/statutes.htm
Library Standards:

Allied and Other Special Operations:
Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library
Number of Service Outlets: Two, the administrative office and the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
Collections:
Staff: 15.8 FTE
Income: $14,658,000
Expenditures: 15,246,000
Employment Opportunities:

PUBLICATIONS

Newsletter: http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Learning_Support/...
LSTA Five Year Plan: http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Learning_Support/...
Other Relevant Links to State Library Publications: