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: Rand Simmonsrand.simmons@sos.wa.gov
Title: Libriarian
Organization: State of Washington
Address: PO Box 42460
City: Tumwater
State: WA
Zip Code: 98504
Phone: 36070452535
Appointment Date: 5/1/2002
Committee Assignments: n/a

STATE LINKS

Library Agency Homepage: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/
Virtual Library:
State Home Page: http://access.wa.gov
Governor: Christine Gregoire
Library Association: http://www.wla.org
Friends of the Library Association: < http://www.wla.org...
Trustee Association: http://www.wla.org
Other State Library Links:
      Friends of the Washington State Library      http://www.wslfriends.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: 2004
URL for Statewide Public Library Statistics:
      http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/libraries/LibDe...
Population: 6,300,000
Number of Public Libraries: 66
Total Circulation: 65,117,640
Circulation Per Capita: 10.77
Total Library Operating Income: $271,414,401
Total Expenditures: $293,929,249
Expenditures per capita:$48.63
State Support:$1,581,244
Total Construction Funding:
Materials Loaned to other Libraries: 157,846

STATE LIBRARY AGENCY

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

Year the data below was released: 2005
Governance Structure: As of July 1, 2002, the Washington State Library is a division within the Office of the Secretary of State.
Library Legislation:
Chapter 27 Revised Code of Washington
Library Standards:
none
Allied and Other Special Operations:

Number of Service Outlets: 15
Collections:
Staff: 83 FTEs
Income: $9,142,212
Expenditures: $9.142,212
Employment Opportunities:

PUBLICATIONS

Newsletter:
LSTA Five Year Plan: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/libraries/dev/L...
Other Relevant Links to State Library Publications: