IMLS Public Libraries in the United States Survey (Fiscal Year 2011) Library Staffing

Public Libraries in the United States Survey 2011

Increases and decreases:

• 8.4% increase in FTE total library staff from 2001-2008.
• 5.2% decrease in FTE total library staff from 2008-2011.
• 9.6% increase in FTE ALA-MLS staff from 2001-2009.
• 4.5% decrease in FTE ALA-MLS staff from 2009-2011.