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: Beverly Cainbcain@library.ohio.gov
Title: State Librarian
Organization: State Library of Ohio
Address: 274 East 1st Avenue
Suite 100
City: Columbus
State: OH
Zip Code: 43201-3692
Phone: (614) 644-6843
Fax: (614) 466-3584
Appointment Date: 6/1/10
Committee Assignments: n/a

STATE LINKS

Library Agency Homepage: http://www.library.ohio.gov/
Virtual Library: www.ohioweblibrary.org
State Home Page: http://www.ohio.gov/
Governor: Ted Strickland
Library Association: http://www.olc.org
Friends of the Library Association:
Trustee Association: http://www.olc.org
Other State Library Links:
           http://www.oplin.lib.oh.us
           http://www.library.ohio.gov/IT/More
           http://www.library.ohio.gov/IT/swrs/
     

STATEWIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS

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

Year the data below was released: 2008
URL for Statewide Public Library Statistics:
      http://www.library.ohio.gov/LPD/LibraryStats
Population: 11,511,499
Number of Public Libraries: 251
Total Circulation: 192,318,732
Circulation Per Capita: 16.71
Total Library Operating Income: $730,591,865
Total Expenditures: $722,628,360
Expenditures per capita:$62.77
State Support:$449,875,391
Total Construction Funding:
Materials Loaned to other Libraries: 4,131,545

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: The State Library of Ohio is governed by a five member board appointed by the State Board of Education and serving five year terms.
Library Legislation:
Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3375 http://www.ahcuah.com/lawsuit/statutes/3375.htm
Library Standards:
The Ohio Library Council publishes "Standards for Public Library Service in Ohio" at http://www.olc.org/pub_catalog.asp
Allied and Other Special Operations:
The State Library Talking Book Program coordinates library service for blind and physically impaired Ohioans as part of the national network headed by the Library of Congress. The MORE (Moving Ohio Resources Everywhere) Statewide Resources Sharing Project is a patron initiated and patron centered statewide circulation system, currently under development. The State Library is the fiscal agent for the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN). OPLIN provides residents of the State of Ohio fast, free internet access through the state telecommunications network, as well as the use of high-quality research databases not freely available on the World Wide Web, through their local public libraries. Libraries Connect Ohio which can be found at http://librariesconnectohio.org is a collaborative effort of the State Library and the three networks: OhioLINK, OPLIN, and INFOhio. The purpose of this collaborative effort is to provide a core set of electronic resources to all Ohio residents.
Number of Service Outlets: The main library in Columbus and the Serving Every Ohioan (SEO) Library Center is located in Caldwell.
Collections: The State Library of Ohio's catalog contains approximately 900,000 items which circulate to the public on a walk-in basis. Particular strengths in this collection include: government documents, business, management, education, health, and criminal justice.
Staff: 71 State Library of Ohio employees and 5 OPLIN employees. Of the 76 employees, 1 would be considered part time.
Income: $23,146,319 (all funds FY09)
Expenditures: $21,297,097 (all funds FY08)
Employment Opportunities: http://www.library.ohio.gov/es/Jobs

PUBLICATIONS

Newsletter: http://www.library.ohio.gov/Marketing/Newsletters/...
LSTA Five Year Plan: http://oh.webjunction.org/ohlstaplan
Other Relevant Links to State Library Publications: