Mid-Hudson Library System Statistical Annual Report 2004

As reported on member library annual reports. Print copies may be ordered.

• The information in this report reflects conditions and activities for the calendar year 2004.
• Chartered population figures are based on the 2000 Census.
• Per capita statistics are based upon each library’s chartered population. In some instances this does not reflect the actual populations served, skewing the per capita figure. Check with your library to verify the figure.
• Some libraries receive in-kind services in addition to their monetary receipts. The value of these services is reflected in the “In-Kind Services” section of this report.
• Chatham Public Library no longer has school library holdings included in its total.

Quotable Facts
Map of public library systems in New York State
Map of area served by MHLS
List of MHLS Member Libraries with type
Types of libraries - a comparison
Minimum library standards (from NYS Library)
How do we measure up?
Registered borrowers - Line graph
Information: Population 2000 Census, Total Paid Staff, Full-time Equivalent (FTE Hrs./Wk.), Card Holders, Annual Visits, Annual Reference Transactions, Number of Internet Terminals, Size of Building (Sq. Ft.), Users of Electronic Resources in Annually Note that this file was updated in May 2006, with an annual visits correction for Ulster County on page 3.
Circulation compared to Visits - Line graph
Circulation of Non-Print Materials - Line Graph
Inter-Library Loan Comparison - Bar graph
Circulation: Adult Fiction, Adult Non Fiction, Total Adult Book Circulation, Total Book Circulation, Adult Non-Print Circulation, Children's Non-Print Circulation, Total Non-Print Circulation, Total Circulation, Children's Total Circulation, ILL Borrowed, ILL Loaned
Rank by total circulation - Bar graph
Rank by circulation per capita - Bar graph
Member Library Holdings - Pie chart
Holdings: Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction, Total Adult Books, Children's Fiction, Children's Non-Fiction, Total Children's Books, Total Books, Audio, Video, Total Holdings
Rank by Holdings per Capita - Bar Graph
Program Sessions - Bar Graph
Program Attendance - Bar Graph
Programs: Adult Programs, Adult Attendance, Young Adult Programs, Young Adult Attendance, Children's Programs, Children's Attendance, Other Programs, Other Program Attendance, Total Programs, Total Attendance
Sources of Funding for MHLS Member Libraries - Pie chart
Receipts: County, Town(s), City, Village, School District, Special District, Total Public Funds, Total System Cash Grants (includes LLSA), Other State Aid, Gifts & Endowments, Fundraising, Investment Income, Total of Other Receipts, Total Operating Receipts
Rank by Total Operating Receipts
In-Kind Services
Rank by receipts per capita with and without in-kind services
Member Library disbursements - Pie chart
Disbursements: Personnel, Print Materials, Electronic Materials, Other Materials (includes AV), Total Building Expense, Miscellaneous Expenses, Total Disbursements, Capital Fund Balance
Rank by disbursements per capita - Bar graph
Rank by disbursements per capita
Salary information

Previous years available online: 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003
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