Libraries connecting people and communities
Librariesconnecting peopleand communities
Libraries change lives by
Helping people to enjoy the world of reading and
improve literacy
6pPublic libraries costeach Scot6 pence per day
Libraries change lives by
Helping people to succeed in
education and research
12.8 million visits to university libraries
Services for 168,000
11.6 million booksAnd 152,000 periodical titles
Libraries change lives by
Helping people to share
in the digital world
8.5 millionLibraries offered 8.5 million hours of free internet access
Nearly 5 million log-ins were recorded on library computers last year
11% of the population use learning centres within libraries
30 million
Public librariesalone attract nearly
30 million visitorsper year in Scotland.
Libraries change lives by
Helping people togain new skills
and qualifications
There are 376 secondaryschool libraries in Scotland
37645%
45% of Scots using librariesfor learning, supporting their
studies or homeworkin the last year
60% of Scotsvisit a library every year