School Library Statistics

Iowa Code 256.51(h) requires the State Library of Iowa to collect data indicating current conditions, growth, and development of library services provided in Iowa, and to disseminate this information in a timely manner to the citizens of Iowa. A new era has begun for Iowa's school libraries with the annual collection of library data, beginning in 2002.

The survey questions were based on "Make the Connection: Quality School Library Media Program Impact Academic Achievement in Iowa." This FY2001 research project was conducted by the Library Research Service and funded by the State Library, the AEAs, and IEMA. The questions were modified by a subcommittee of the State Library Uniform Data Advisory Committee to be comparable with questions asked on the Public Library General Information Survey conducted by the State Library and the Academic Library Survey conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics.

The 2008 School Library Survey will be available April 15, 2008.  The survey will close June 30, 2008.