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: Peggy Ruddprudd@tsl.state.tx.us
Title: Director & Librarian
Organization: State of Texas
Address: PO Box 12927
City: Austin
State: TX
Zip Code: 78711
Phone: (512) 463-5460
Fax: (512) 463-5436
Appointment Date: 10/1/1999
Committee Assignments:

STATE LINKS

Library Agency Homepage: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us
Virtual Library: http://www.libraryoftexas.org
State Home Page: http://www.state.tx.us
Governor: Rick Perry
Library Association: http://www.txla.org
Friends of the Library Association: < http://www.texaslibraryfriends.org...
Trustee Association:
Other State Library Links:
      Friends of Libraries and Archives of Texas:      http://www.texaslibraryfriends.org
     

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.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/pubs/pls
Population: 23,507,783
Number of Public Libraries: 563
Total Circulation: 105,919,425
Circulation Per Capita: 4.84
Total Library Operating Income: $422,280,536
Total Expenditures: $406,839,310
Expenditures per capita:$17.30
State Support:$5,650,000
Total Construction Funding:
Materials Loaned to other Libraries: 259,412 (2006)

STATE LIBRARY AGENCY

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

Year the data below was released: 2008
Governance Structure: The Texas State Library and Archives Commission is located in the Executive Branch of state government. The seven members of the commission are appointed for staggered six-year terms by the governor.
Library Legislation:
Library Laws of Texas: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/pubs/liblaws/index.h...
Library Standards:
Standards for Texas Public Libraries http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/plstandards/tplstandard... School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/schoollibs/index.htm...
Allied and Other Special Operations:

Number of Service Outlets: Three
Collections: (2007) Books and serials: 41,862,715 Electronic materials: 158,268 Other library materials: 1,575,537 Current subscriptions: 77,011
Staff: 192 staff positions; 182 staff persons employed
Income: $28,290,533 (2007)
Expenditures: $28,929,977 (2007)
Employment Opportunities: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/jobs/

PUBLICATIONS

Newsletter: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/librarydevelopments/
LSTA Five Year Plan: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/pubs/lstaplan/2008/i...
Other Relevant Links to State Library Publications: