Public libraries continue to be one of the most popular public services, according to the results of a major survey launched by Minister Michael Kitt, T.D. on 25th September.
The second nationwide survey of public library users reveals that there are over 14 million visits to public libraries each year, an increase of 17% since the previous survey was carried out in 2002.
Commenting on the increase, Minister Kitt said ‘the increased visits to libraries around the country are a result of the significant investment made by the Government and the local authorities in the service over the past decade. We’ve seen fifty new libraries open their doors, a 30% increase in opening hours, and a 151% increase in spending on books and other materials. This has paid off in high rates of satisfaction with the service’.
The PLUS Summary results may be downloaded here, as can the press release.
The Irish Times editorial on this survey for 6/10/08 can be read here.
Source: http://www.librarycouncil.ie/
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