The main purpose of these statistics is to give a broad overall perspective of the library and information scene in the U.K.
The base year is 1998-99, except where stated otherwise.
In some tables historical data for 1993-94 are included for comparison. Figures in italics are estimates based on incomplete data and feature considerable uncertainty. A dash or blank indicates that a statistic is unavailable or not significant.
General library statistics (includes national, public and academic libraries)
Resources and operations; Expenditure; Acquisitions; The library profession by occupation; Inter-library lending.
Public
library statistics
Lending; Staff, opening etc.; Use; Public library books borrowed; Category analysis; Loans over 1 million; Services to Children.
Academic
library statistics
Expenditure; Staff and users; Books and periodicals; Use.
Special
library statistics
Resources.
National
library statistics
National Library of Wales; National Library of Scotland; The British Library.
British Library Document
Supply Centre statistics
Source of requests; Facts and Figures (demand and methods of requesting).
NHS
library statistics
Expenditure; Resources and Operations.
School
library statistics
Operations; Resources; Staffing.
Publishing
and book trade statistics
UK publishers' revenue; Books published; Book sales by destination; Periodical prices and number of titles.
Contributors
and related publications
The 2000 L.I.S.T. was compiled by Sally Maynard and published by
Library & Information Statistics Unit (LISU)
at Loughborough University, Loughborough,
Leicstershire, LE11 3TU
Telephone: +44 (0)1509 223071
Fax: +44 (0)1509 223072
E-mail: lisu@lboro.ac.uk
from whom further copies can be obtained.
Queries and suggestions for future versions are welcome, and should be addressed to Sally Maynard.
See the following LISU publications for further information relating to the 2000 L.I.S.T.:
LISU Annual Library Statistics
Average
Prices of British/USA Academic Books
Public
Library Materials Funds and Budget Survey
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Survey of Library Services to Schools and Children in the UK
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Survey of NHS Libraries: Statistics from the NHS Regional Librarians Group
Copyright © Resource: The Council for Museums, Archives and Libraries, 2000.