Source: [Institute of Museum and Library Services](https://imls.gov/)
Tools: Datawrapper, Illustrator
Unlike most of our posts, this viz is not pulled from an article or report on our site. But this dataset feels like it could warrant a full exploration of the library of library data eventually. In the meantime, if you want to read more about reading, we have this piece on[ literacy levels across the US](https://usafacts.org/articles/which-states-have-the-highest-and-lowest-adult-literacy-rates/).
per day right?
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Yep, here in WY we know how to read good, and do other things good too
Well with the internet, libraries, although great, have become less important. I think the last 5 books I read were on Audible.
Do higher rates per capita imply more people are reading books, or is it implying more people are utilizing other services due to lack of internet at home (which could imply other hardships)?
Perhaps there is a correlation with number of colleges? Iām surprised Wisconsin is higher than Minnesota.
Why are southern states less inclined or less able to go to libraries?
I support local libraries wholeheartedly but my ereader and Libby is just too convenient to justify visiting them in person.
Iād be curious to know the stats on library usage instead of library visits, as Iām sure that Iām not the only one who hasnāt stepped foot in a library in years but still uses their services on a very regular basis.
This seems like a plot of āpercentage of middle class white peopleā, which seems to be the target market of most library based on content.
It says FY 2022. What is the fiscal year for libraries? Is there a national standard for that?
Surprised WA isnt higher. King County has the 13th largest public library system in the USA and this doesnt include Seattle who has their own system. Because it is dark and rainy here, we have a serious book culture.
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Source: [Institute of Museum and Library Services](https://imls.gov/)
Tools: Datawrapper, Illustrator
Unlike most of our posts, this viz is not pulled from an article or report on our site. But this dataset feels like it could warrant a full exploration of the library of library data eventually. In the meantime, if you want to read more about reading, we have this piece on[ literacy levels across the US](https://usafacts.org/articles/which-states-have-the-highest-and-lowest-adult-literacy-rates/).
per day right?
per day right š
Yep, here in WY we know how to read good, and do other things good too
Well with the internet, libraries, although great, have become less important. I think the last 5 books I read were on Audible.
Do higher rates per capita imply more people are reading books, or is it implying more people are utilizing other services due to lack of internet at home (which could imply other hardships)?
Perhaps there is a correlation with number of colleges? Iām surprised Wisconsin is higher than Minnesota.
Why are southern states less inclined or less able to go to libraries?
I support local libraries wholeheartedly but my ereader and Libby is just too convenient to justify visiting them in person.
Iād be curious to know the stats on library usage instead of library visits, as Iām sure that Iām not the only one who hasnāt stepped foot in a library in years but still uses their services on a very regular basis.
This seems like a plot of āpercentage of middle class white peopleā, which seems to be the target market of most library based on content.
It says FY 2022. What is the fiscal year for libraries? Is there a national standard for that?
Surprised WA isnt higher. King County has the 13th largest public library system in the USA and this doesnt include Seattle who has their own system. Because it is dark and rainy here, we have a serious book culture.