Research And Reports

A core mission of the EveryLibrary Institute is to advance an open-access research agenda that is focused on voter and public perception of taxes for libraries, and not on what the user experience (as users) of libraries is. We are committed to publishing the results and outcomes of all of our research and projects in order to support the entire profession.

We work with a wide range of organizations on research projects at the intersection of libraries, politics, and library funding issues. If you have an exciting idea, need a fiscal sponsor (501c3), or want to collaborate with us on making your project even larger, we'd love to talk to you.

 

 


 

Interactive Map of School Librarian Requirements Across the United States

This application was built through the collaboration of San Jose State University School of Information and The EveryLibrary Institute and produced by the High Country Council of Governments. The information provided on this web app enables researchers to explore data variables pertaining to school librarian credentialing requirements and student performance indicators throughout the United States of America.

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Voter Perceptions of Book Bans in the United States - September 2022

Our latest research shows that 75% of Americans oppose book banning and are willing to consider book banning when going to the voters this November. Download the report today!

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The Political Librarian Journal

As an open source academic journal, The Political Librarian is dedicated to expanding the discussion of about library advocacy and activism while promoting research and new thinking about policy and funding issues for libraries.

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Requirements to Become a School Librarian By-State

If you are wondering what it takes to become a school librarian, we have compiled a comprehensive guide to state certification requirements with current links.

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Book Censorship Database by Dr. Tasslyn Magnusson

The EveryLibrary Institute and EveryLibrary are partnering with Dr. Tasslyn Magnusson, an independent researcher focused on the networks, organizations, and individual actors who are leading book banning and book challenge efforts in our nation's ...

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Factors of Success for Libraries on the Ballot

Download the Report - Factors of Success: Understanding Community Characteristics and Library Activities that Influence Ballot Measure Outcomes 2014 - 2018

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Building Literacy Skills Leads to Economic Growth

Download the Report - Building Literacy Skills Leads to Economic Growth Report by Barbara Alvarez for the EveryLibrary Institute

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Telehealth and Libraries - A Report on Emerging Trends

A lack of access to healthcare professionals is one of the key contributing factors to poor health outcomes in the United States. Emerging telehealth partnerships between libraries and community-based organizations is standing in that gap.

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Literacy and Health Outcomes Report: A Policy Roadmap for Library Leaders

Download the Report - Literacy and Health Outcomes Report: A Policy Roadmap for Library Leaders

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Demographics of Book Bans

The "Demographics of Book Bans" report highlights several findings about the demographic characteristics of book ban communities, including the prevalence of higher education levels in predominantly white areas, higher income and homeownership rates, and higher employment rates.

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Funding Our Priorities: Comparisons of Public Library Funding and Services with Other Sectors in Post-COVID America

EveryLibrary Institute's "Funding Our Priorities: Comparisons of Public Library Funding and Services with Other Sectors in Post-COVID America" explores how municipal and state funding is allocated across police, fire, health, education, and public libraries - and what the implications are for core and emerging library services.

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Could School Librarians be the Secret to Increasing Literacy Scores?

Download the Report - Could School Librarians be the Secret to Increasing Literacy Scores

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The Crime and Library Report

Download the Report - The Impact of Literacy and Library Services on Crime Rates and Public Safety

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Requirements to Become a Librarian By-State

Requirements to become a librarian or library worker in a public library vary by state. Learn how to become a librarians and find out all the up-to-date information you need to get started here.

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Library Funding Map

In this interactive map, you can find your library and view your library's preliminary return on investment indicator and a dozen other library funding data points.

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Freckle Project Surveys and Reports

The EveryLibrary Institute is happy to host the survey findings, webinars, and reports from the Freckle Project

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Parent Perceptions Survey Series 2023 from EveryLibrary Institute and Book Riot

The EveryLibrary Institute and Book Riot have partnered on a series of surveys asking parents about their perceptions of public libraries, school libraries, and the profession of librarianship in a time of censorship and book bans.  The "Parents' ...

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The Censorship Acceleration - An Analysis of Book Ban Trends After 2020

Censorship in libraries is not slowing down or hitting a plateau. It’s actually speeding up as we move into the first year of the second Trump Administration. In "The Censorship Acceleration", author and researcher Marianne Wood Forrest provides a...

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Institutional Accreditation and the Academic Library - A Strategy for Engagement and Representation

Accreditation is one of the most influential mechanisms in higher education. It determines whether institutions can access federal financial aid, impacts public trust, and signifies academic legitimacy. However, academic libraries are often underr...

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Project 2025 and Its Consequences for Libraries

Project 2025 from the Heritage Foundation outlines a regressive policy agenda that presents potential risks and challenges for public, school, and academic libraries.

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REPORT: Culture War By Executive Order and Its Impact on Libraries

As professionals and as citizens, we must decide whether we will serve as stewards of culture, or as instruments of the state. The future of libraries, museums, and archives depends on our answer.

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