Welcome to Library Research Service
LRS thoughtfully collects, analyzes, and distributes data that is relevant and actionable to Colorado communities and empowers library staff to do the same.
Comparing Colorado’s PLAR data to national reports can reveal valuable insights, but one must be careful when doing so!
Discover what library staff are achieving across the nation to grow digital equity despite the obstacles they face
Learn about color vision deficiency so you understand how to make accessible color choices when creating content.
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PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT
LIBRARY USER SURVEYS
DART: Reference Tracker
Are PRISon libraries Motivators of pro-social behavior and successful re-entry?
A toolkit with sample surveys, lessons learned, and additional reflections on a research project funded by IMLS to determine the outcomes of library services in prisons.
Connect to Health Cohort Resources
Participant survey
In 2023, Library Jobline saw slightly less job postings and new users than 2022, but job salaries were higher on average.
Results from the 2022 Colorado Talking Book Library (CTBL) patron survey are in!
Discover how to weave together, or integrate, qualitative and quantitative data in a mixed methods study.
The 2023 Quotable Facts details quick (and impressive) facts about Colorado’s public libraries.