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: Martha Reidmartha.reid@state.vt.us
Title: State Librarian
Organization: Vermont Department of Libraries
Address: 109 State St
City: Montpelier
State: VT
Zip Code: 05609
Phone: (802) 828-3265
Fax: (802) 828-2199
Appointment Date: 8/4/2008
Committee Assignments: n/a

STATE LINKS

Library Agency Homepage: http://www.libraries.vermont.gov
Virtual Library: http://web2.libraries.vermont.gov
State Home Page: http://www.vermont.gov
Governor: James H. Douglas
Library Association: http://www.vermontlibraries.org
Friends of the Library Association:
Trustee Association: N/A
Other State Library Links:
      Vermont Online Library (VOL) - licensed statewide databases      http://www.VTOnlinelib.org
      Vermont School Library Association (VSLA formerly VEMA):      http://vsla.info/
     

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://www.libraries.vermont.gov/LIBRARIES/stats/P...
Population: 608,827
Number of Public Libraries: 195
Total Circulation:
Circulation Per Capita:
Total Library Operating Income:
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Materials Loaned to other Libraries:

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 Dept. of Libraries is a department within the Agency of Administration and the State Librarian reports to the Secretary of Administration (who reports directly to the Governor). A seven member board appointed by the Governor is advisory to the State Librarian.
Library Legislation:
Public Libraries: http://www.leg.state.vt.us/statutes/sections.cfm?T... State Library Agency: http://www.leg.state.vt.us/statutes/sections.cfm?T...
Library Standards:
Public Library Standards: http://www.libraries.vermont.gov/LIBRARIES/standar...
Allied and Other Special Operations:

Number of Service Outlets: 4
Collections:
Staff: 33
Income:
Expenditures:
Employment Opportunities: http://www.vtstatejobs.info

PUBLICATIONS

Newsletter: http://www.libraries.vermont.gov/LIBRARIES/NEWS/do...
LSTA Five Year Plan: http://www.libraries.vermont.gov/libraries/lsta/VT...
Other Relevant Links to State Library Publications: