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ANSI/NISO Z39.7-2004: Information Services and Use: Metrics & statistics for libraries and information providers — Data Dictionary

Survey Information

Following are the principal national library surveys in the U.S.

ARL Statistics Questionnaire
Date: Version: Frequency: Annual
Sponsor: Association of Research Libraries
Survey Web Site: http://www.arl.org/stats/annualsurveys/arlstats/

Academic Library Survey
Date: Version: Frequency: Biennial
Sponsor: National Center for Education Statistics
Survey Web Site: http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/libraries/academic.asp

Public Libraries Survey
Date: Version: Frequency: Annual
Sponsor: National Center for Education Statistics/National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
Survey Web Site: http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/libraries/public.asp

Public Library Data Service Questionnaire
Date: Version: Frequency: Annual
Sponsor: American Library Association/Public Library Association
Survey Web Site: http://www.ala.org/ala/pla/plapubs/pldsstatreport/pldsstatistical.htm

School Library Media Center Survey
Date: Version: Frequency: Four-five year cycle
Sponsor: National Center for Education Statistics
Survey Web Site: http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/libraries/school.asp

State Library Agency Survey
Date: Version: Frequency: Annual
Sponsor: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Survey Web Site: http://harvester.census.gov/imls/stlib.asp