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The Public Library Blueprints Diverging Bar Charts for Connected Collections An introduction to diverging bar charts alongside a look at Colorado public libraries’ use of interlibrary loans. A Variety of Outreach Visualizations How many people do public library outreach services engage across Colorado? Explore the three charts in this post to find out. See the full blog series: The Public Library Blueprints Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion BETWEEN A GRAPH AND A HARD PLACE Directions for Research Design: Mixed Methods Explore three different research design paths that use both qualitative and quantitative data to answer your questions. Pouncing on Prejudice: Mitigating Assumptions and Bias in Research Prevent bias from entering your research by keeping these tips and tricks in mind. See the full blog series: Between a Graph and a Hard Place Search for: Search QUICK LINKS PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT Information and Help GO TO THE SURVEY Survey Data LIBRARY USER SURVEYS Comprehensive Guide DART: Reference Tracker Go to DART Connect to Health Cohort Resources Participant survey Print version (English) Print version (Spanish) Online version LATEST FAST FACTS PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN COLORADO Public libraries: 112 K-12 public school libraries: 1,119 Public college and university libraries: 33 Sources: 2022 Public Library Annual Report (PLAR) , Colorado Department of Education (CDE), 2021 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) FAST FACTS January 19, 2024 Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection 2023 Fast Facts LRS summarizes the growth of CHNC and presents standout facts and figures from 2023. CLOSER LOOK STUDIES August 4, 2023 Colorado Talking Book Library Patron Satisfaction Survey Report, 2022 Results from the 2022 Colorado Talking Book Library (CTBL) patron survey are in! THE LRS NUMBER April 3, 2023 Libraries Faced a Flood of Challenges to Books and Materials in 2022 Stay informed about the latest number of reported book challenges and the implications behind increasing challenges. QUOTABLE FACTS October 6, 2023 2022 Quotable Facts Resources The 2022 Quotable Facts details quick facts about Colorado’s public libraries. ABOUT LRS is part of the Colorado State Library , a unit of the Colorado Department of Education . We design and conduct library research for library and education professionals, public officials, and the media to inform practices and assessment needs. This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) . Accessibility Statement LIBRARY JOBLINE POPULAR RESOURCES Public Library Statistics & Profiles Dive into annual statistics from the Colorado Public Library Annual Report using our interactive tool, results tailored to trustees, and state totals and averages. School Library Impact Studies School libraries have a profound impact on student achievement. Explore studies about this topic by LRS and other researchers in our comprehensive guide. Fast Fact Reports Looking for a quick rundown of library research? Check out our Fast Facts, which highlight research and statistics about various library...