Idaho Snapshot Day: Statistics at a glance

45 libraries sent in their statistics:

  • 28 public libraries
  • 11 school libraries
  • 4 academic libraries
  • 2 medical libraries

In one day in Idaho’s libraries:

  • 26,966 people visited a library
  • 29,925 items were checked out:
    • 10,379 adult books were checked out
    • 2,093 teen books were checked out
    • 7,660 children's books were checked out
    • 9,793 audio/visual and non-print materials were checked out
  • 209 people signed up for a library card
  • 666 newspapers and magazines were used in the libraries.
  • 1,938 reference questions were answered.
  • 23 people got help with their resumes.
  • 41 people got help with their job search.
  • 629 books were borrowed through Interlibrary loan.
  • 37 documents were retrieved and delivered to patrons.
  • 5,231 people used the computer at a library.
  • 144 volunteer hours were given at a library.
  • 1,678 people attended a program at a library:
  • 1,181 people attended children's library programs.
    • 114 people attended teen library programs.
    • 238 people attended adult library programs.
    • 37 people attended computer/technology classes.
    • 108 people attended other classes (homework/tutoring, ESL)
  • 125 people were given bibliographic instruction.
  • 1,370 students came to the library with their class
  • 79 people went on a tour of the Library:
  • 324 people learned about the library through outreach (Visits to schools or other agencies)
  • 20 community groups used a meeting room at a library

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