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: Sandra TreadwaySandra.Treadway@lva.virginia.gov
Title: Librarian of Virginia
Organization: Library of Virginia
Address: 800 E Broad St
City: Richmond
State: VA
Zip Code: 23219
Phone: (804) 692-3535
Fax: (804) 692-3594
Appointment Date: 7/1/2007
Committee Assignments: n/a

STATE LINKS

Library Agency Homepage: http://www.lva.virginia.gov
Virtual Library: http://www.virginiamemory.com
State Home Page: http://www.virginia.gov
Governor: Robert McDonnell
Library Association: http://www.vla.org
Friends of the Library Association:
Trustee Association:
Other State Library Links:
     

STATEWIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS

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

Year the data below was released: 2006
URL for Statewide Public Library Statistics:
     
Population: 7,642,884
Number of Public Libraries: 91
Total Circulation: 63,806,532
Circulation Per Capita: 8.42
Total Library Operating Income: $ 252,227,654
Total Expenditures: $ 242,987,3785
Expenditures per capita:$ 32.09
State Support:$ 17,718,501
Total Construction Funding:
Materials Loaned to other Libraries: 105,002

STATE LIBRARY AGENCY

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

Year the data below was released: 2007
Governance Structure: Executive Branch; Library Board appointed by Governor; Library Board appoints Librarian of Virginia
Library Legislation:
Code of Virginia, Chapter 42.1 http://leg1.state.va.us/000/src.htm
Library Standards:
Virginia Administrative Code 17VAC15 http://leg1.state.va.us/000/srr.htm
Allied and Other Special Operations:
The Library of Virginia serves as the research and reference library at the seat of Virginia state government. The Library has the most comprehensive collection of material documenting more than 400 years of the state's history, including printed works, newspapers, state and federal documents, official state records, and the papers of Virginia businesses, military organizations, religious groups, and other entities. The state archives, which are the most heavily visited of all state archives in the nation, are also part of the Library of Virginia. The Library is also responsible for the state's records management program and the Virginia Newspaper Project. Visitation to the Library of Virginia in fiscal year 2007 totaled 193,028.
Number of Service Outlets: 2
Collections: The Library's collection encompasses more than 1,857,120 library items and 102,000,000 archival items, including: 810,790 books and serials; 370,702 reels of general microfilm; 42,280 reels of archival film; 42,417 cubic feel of state records; 22,790 cubic feet of local records; 44,900 maps; and 12,900 architectural plans and drawings.
Staff: 204 full time; 45 part time
Income: $ 41,112,972 (all funds)
Expenditures: $ 40,477,430 (all funds)
Employment Opportunities: http://beta.lva.virginia.gov/about/staff/employmen...

PUBLICATIONS

Newsletter: http://beta.lva.virginia.gov/news/newsletter/
LSTA Five Year Plan: http://beta.lva.virginia.gov/lib-edu/LSTA/
Other Relevant Links to State Library Publications: