This 31-page report serves as a companion to LJ’s February 2024 article, “A Complex Landscape.” It includes a summary of findings from our latest public library budget survey, data tables segmented by population served, and some open-ended comments. The survey questions focus on operating, materials, and personnel budgets, as well as funding sources, spending trends, and statistics about circulation, service hours, and staffing. 

Please click below to download the full report made possible by our sponsor, Baker & Taylor.