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: Sharman Smithsharman@mlc.lib.ms.us
Title: Executive Director
Organization: State of Mississippi
Address: 3881 Eastwood Dr
City: Jackson
State: MS
Zip Code: 39211
Phone: (601) 432-4039
Fax: (601) 432-4480
Appointment Date: 2001
Committee Assignments:

STATE LINKS

Library Agency Homepage: http://www.mlc.lib.ms.us
Virtual Library:
State Home Page: http://www.ms.gov
Governor: Haley Barbour
Library Association: http://www.lib.usm.edu/mla/home:html
Friends of the Library Association:
Trustee Association:
Other State Library Links:
      Friends of Libraries: www.mlc.lib.ms.us/library-advocacy/friends_of_mississippi_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:
URL for Statewide Public Library Statistics:
      http://www.mlc.lib.ms.us/consulting-assistance/sta...
Population: 2,854,020
Number of Public Libraries: 48 systems + 2 independent libraries (241 total libraries)
Total Circulation: 9,359,322
Circulation Per Capita: 3.28
Total Library Operating Income: $38,665,836
Total Expenditures: $37,593,306
Expenditures per capita:$13.17
State Support:$7,393,807
Total Construction Funding:
Materials Loaned to other Libraries: 6,448

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: Five member governing board appointed by the Governor based on representation set forth in Mississippi Code of 1972 revised.
Library Legislation:

Library Standards:

Allied and Other Special Operations:

Number of Service Outlets: One
Collections: Books and Serials; Talking Books, Braille, Descriptive Videos, Large Print Books; State and Federal Documents; Patents Depository Library.
Staff: 52
Income:
Expenditures:
Employment Opportunities: http://www.mlc.lib.ms.us/jobs/

PUBLICATIONS

Newsletter: http://www.mlc.lib.ms.us/publications
LSTA Five Year Plan: http://www.mlc.lib.ms.us/downloads/grants/2003-200...
Other Relevant Links to State Library Publications: