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: Charles SherrillChuck.Sherrill@tn.gov
Title: State Librarian and Archivist
Organization: State of Tennessee
Address: 403 7th Ave N
City: Nashville
State: TN
Zip Code: 37243
Phone: (615) 741-7996
Fax: (615) 532-9293
Appointment Date: 2/8/2010
Committee Assignments: n/a

STATE LINKS

Library Agency Homepage: http://www.tennessee.gov/tsla/
Virtual Library: http://teva.contentdm.oclc.org/
State Home Page: http://www.state.tn.us
Governor: Phil Bredesen
Library Association: http://www.tnla.org
Friends of the Library Association: < http://www.friendstnlib.org/...
Trustee Association: N/A
Other State Library Links:
           http://tntel.tnsos.org
      Online databases for all Tennessee citizens

STATEWIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS

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

Year the data below was released: 2005-06
URL for Statewide Public Library Statistics:
     
Population: 5,905295
Number of Public Libraries: 301
Total Circulation: 25,659,493
Circulation Per Capita: 4.35
Total Library Operating Income: $102,730,934
Total Expenditures: $98,610,561
Expenditures per capita:$16.70
State Support:$6,645,600
Total Construction Funding:$400,000
Materials Loaned to other Libraries: 44,805

STATE LIBRARY AGENCY

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

Year the data below was released: FY 2005-06
Governance Structure: The State Librarian and Archivist reports to the Secretary of State, who is elected for four year terms by the Tennessee General Assembly.
Library Legislation:
Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10
Library Standards:
TN Minimum Standards for Non-Metropolitan Public Libraries, Revised 2003
Allied and Other Special Operations:
The State Archives is joined with the library under one organization. The Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is also located at the State Library and Archives.
Number of Service Outlets: One primary facility and 12 regional library offices for public library support and development
Collections: Library holdings: 1,393,684 volumes Archival holdings: 36,790 linear feet LBPH holdings: 228,975 media
Staff: State Library and Archives: 102 full time Regional Library 93 full time
Income: $19,069,547
Expenditures: $17,563,931
Employment Opportunities: http://www.tnla.org/tnjob.html

PUBLICATIONS

Newsletter: N/A
LSTA Five Year Plan:
Other Relevant Links to State Library Publications: