Wisconsin public libraries: Books/serials in print (1990-2015), audio/video holdings (1990-2015), print periodicals (1991-2015)

Book and serial volumes in Wisconsin public libraries decreased 6.5% (18,826,350) since a peak of 20,144,918 in 2006.

Library holdings in 2015 decreased 0.2% compared to the previous year.

Source:  Wisconsin Public Library Service Data (2015 data is preliminary) 

The number of audio and video holdings in Wisconsin public libraries continues to increase steadily.  Audio holdings have increased 10.4% and video 18.5% since 2010.

Print periodical subscriptions, i.e., magazines and newspapers (for the most part), continue to decline.  Subscriptions are down 22,615 -- nearly 37% -- from a peak of 61,479 in 2000.

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Annual circulation (1990-2015), uses of downloadable content (2012-2015).  (8/9/2016)
Annual programs, program attendance (1991-2015).  (8/9/2016)