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: Donna Morrisdmorris@utah.gov
Title: State Librarian
Organization: State of Utah
Address: 250 N 1950 W Ste A
City: Salt Lake City
State: UT
Zip Code: 84116
Phone: (801) 715-6770
Fax: (801) 715-6767
Appointment Date: 1/30/2004
Committee Assignments:

STATE LINKS

Library Agency Homepage: http://library.utah.gov/
Virtual Library: http://pioneer.utah.gov/
State Home Page: http://www.utah.gov/
Governor: Jon Huntsman, Jr.
Library Association: http://www.ula.org/
Friends of the Library Association:
Trustee Association: n/a
Other State Library Links:
      Utah Academic Libary Consortium:      http://www.ualc.net/
      Children's Literature Association of Utah:      http://www.clau.org/
      Utah Education Network:      http://www.uen.org/
      PIONEER Library Gateway:      http://pioneer-library.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:
URL for Statewide Public Library Statistics:
      http://library.utah.gov/library_services/statistic...
Population: 2,233,169
Number of Public Libraries: 70
Total Circulation: 22,200,228
Circulation Per Capita: 10.0
Total Library Operating Income: $61,263,695
Total Expenditures: $61,263,695
Expenditures per capita:$24.31
State Support:$1,011,691
Total Construction Funding:
Materials Loaned to other Libraries: 18,266

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 Utah State Library is a Division of the Utah Department of Community and Culture. The director of the Division is apointed by the Executive Director of the Department with the concurrence of the board. The board is composed of nine members, of whom four represent the following agencies: the State Office of Education; the Board of Control of the State Law Library; the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel; and the Utah Sustem of Higher Education. Of the five remaining members, two must be appointed from rural areas. The board's authority is essentially confined to planning and policy. Fiscal and admininstrative authority is controlled by the Department of Community and Culture
Library Legislation:
http://library.utah.gov/librarian_resources/laws/i...
Library Standards:
http://library.utah.gov/documents/Standards2002.do...
Allied and Other Special Operations:
none
Number of Service Outlets: one
Collections: 50,935 Books and Serials
Staff: 72.95
Income: $6,541,884
Expenditures: $6,541,884
Employment Opportunities: n/a

PUBLICATIONS

Newsletter: http://rss.dced.utah.gov/ee/index.php/library_dire...
LSTA Five Year Plan: LSTA Plan 1998-2002: http://library.utah.gov/documents/lsta_plan/evalua...
Other Relevant Links to State Library Publications: