Floridas Public Libraries Build Strong Economies.
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Florida’s Public LibrariesBuild Strong Economies
Florida’s public libraries return $6.54 for every $1.00 invested
Direct results from investing in public libraries
• Job creation
• Increased wages
• Positive impact on gross regional product
One job is created for every $6,488 of public support (federal, state and local)
For every $1.00 of taxpayer support, income (wages)
increases by $12.66
For every $1.00 of taxpayer support, gross regional product
increases by $9.08
Income increases from public support of Florida public libraries
$0.00
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
$8.00
$10.00
$12.00
$14.00
Public support tolibraries
Florida incomeincrease
Glenda E. Hood, Secretary of State
“….when governments invest in libraries, it enhances the quality of life in communities and helps
build a diversified economy.”
Libraries enhance thequality of life by
• Meeting work-related needs
• Saving Floridians time and money
• Providing resources for education and lifelong learning
• Satisfying personal needs
Libraries meetwork-related needs
• Research
• Business Location
• Management
• Marketing
• Operations
• Legal
• Financial
Libraries enhance quality of life by saving time and money
• Library users indicated 57.6 million hours or $2.4 billion saved
• People use libraries for education and work-related purposes
• People also use libraries for personal interests
Education uses of public libraries by Florida adults
78%
22%
As students
As teachers
Personal uses
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
Other
Occasional problem
Learn about culture, religion, etc.
Job hunting
Day-to-day needs, e.g., shopping
Correspond with friends
News
Personal finances
Health and wellness
Hobby or work around the home
Libraries bridge the digital divide
• Adults made over 25 million remote connections to public libraries
• People use library computers to– Check e-mail– Use library’s catalog– View or download articles– Use online databases– Contact government agencies
Each year, 94 million people visit Florida’s public libraries in person and remotely
51%
37%
7%5%
Adults (18 years old and over)
Children (6–17)
Children (under 6 years old)
Tourists
Florida’s public libraries return $6.54 for every $1.00 invested!
Jeb Bush, GovernorGlenda E. Hood, Secretary of State
Florida Department of StateState Library and Archives of Florida
This publication has been funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Florida Department of State, State Library and Archives of Florida.
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