How Libraries Stack Up 2010

OCLC, a non-profit library cooperative, has released an amazing 2-page fact sheet entitled "How Libraries Stack Up: 2010". We've made hard copies to hand out in the library but you may also view the document here: http://www.oclc.org/reports/pdfs/214109usf_how_libraries_stack_up.pdf

Among the findings:

• 12,000 libraries now offer free Wi-Fi across the USA
• 2/3 of Americans have a library card
• U.S. libraries lend (for free!) 2.1 million DVDs (Netflix lent 2.2 million but you paid them!)
• There were 1.4 billion visits to public libraries (U.S. sporting event attendance was 218 million)
• U.S. public libraries circulate as many manterials as FedEx ships packages worldwide

At 16,600 public libraries, we deliver millions of dollars in resources and support that meet critical needs in our communities every day. Libraries are at the heart of our communities!