Return on Investment in Florida Public Libraries - 2013 Study

For every tax dollar received, Florida public libraries provide $10.18 in value.

84% of participants consider their local public library essential to their communities.
76% of participants would be unwilling to sell their library card at any cost.

The current Return on Investment (ROI) study examines the public value of public libraries, and provides a return on investment calculator that can be used to help determine a local value.

90% of people* consider their local public library an essntial service like a school.

9 out of 10 people* believe libraries improve workforce skills

62% of people* feel public libraries increase the value of their property.

KEY FINDINGS

90% of people* believe libraries improve workforce skills, and consider their local public library an essential service.
90% of library funding is received through local resources.
84% of people* consider the information provided by their local library to be either essential or important.

*Library patrons who particpated in this study's Internet survey.

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E-mail Katrice.Stewart@dos.MyFlorida.com with your questions or comments.

This study was funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Florida Department of States's Division of Library and Information Services.

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