IMLS commissioned Mathematica to conduct secondary research on the components of childhood reading engagement, how public libraries foster that engagement, and the role that public libraries play in a greater literacy ecosystem.

This report focuses on state-and territory-level profiles covering public library financial health, resources, services, usage, and staffing from FY 2018 through FY 2021.

This research brief describes recent methodological initiatives with the Public Libraries Survey.

IMLS commissioned AIR to conduct a review of research literature on the effects of literacy and reading programs in public libraries.

This research brief highlights how public libraries ensured patrons continued access to library services during the pandemic through 2021.

This research brief highlights how public libraries ensured patrons had access to library services as the pandemic forced closures in communities around the nation beginning in March 2020.

As part of the IMLS-funded Measures that Matter Initiative, the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA), released new research examining the role U.S. public libraries play in supporting workforce and small business development.

This infographic highlights strategies public libraries used to ensure patrons had access to library services as the pandemic forced closures in communities around the nation beginning in March 2020.

This short report introduces the supplementary tables in the FY 2019 Public Libraries Survey.

This research brief explores trends of public libraries’ physical and electronic collections expenditures and circulation between 2014 and 2018.