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The main purpose of these statistics is to give a broad overall perspective of the Library and Information scene in the U.K.
In some tables historical data for 1991-92 are included for comparison. Figures in italics are estimates based on incomplete data and should be treated with caution. A dash or blank shows that a statistic is unavailable or not significant. Estimates for special libraries are derived from 1997 research work.
General library statistics (includes national, public and academic libraries)
Resources and operations; Expenditure; Acquisitions; The profession by occupation; Inter-library lending.
Staff, opening etc.; Use; Public library books borrowed; Category analysis; Lending; Loans over 1 million; Archives.
Resources; Expenditure; Use; Staffing.
The British Library; National Library of Wales; National Library of Scotland.
Expenditure; Staff and users; Books and periodicals; Use.
Operations; Resources; Staffing.
Public library
services to children
Resources and use; Provision of services and resources; Audio-visual, multimedia and IT provision.
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 1998 L.I.S.T. was compiled and published by
LISU, 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 1998 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 © British Library Board, 1998.