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New Mexico Public Library Statistics

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Last Updated on 01 March 2022

The New Mexico State Library (NMSL) participates in the national Public Library Survey (PLS) operated by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and compiled by the American Institutes for Research (AIR). The data collected is used by local, state and federal agencies for planning, evaluating and budgeting. More information about the PLS can be found on the IMLS website.

New Mexico public libraries submit an annual report to the NMSL reflecting financial, service, and acquisitions data based on the state fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). The data is collected in compliance with the 4.5.2 New Mexico Administrative Code which requires public & tribal libraries to complete a PLS in order to participate in State Grants-In-Aid and other programs administered by the New Mexico State Library.

The following tables are a summary of New Mexico public library statistics collected by the NMSL saved in Microsoft Excel. The data in the tables reflects what New Mexico libraries reported to the NMSL and, in some cases, includes revised information provided by the library or their administrative support.

Annual Public Library Statistics

FY21 (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021)

  • Summary File (Formatted Legal/Landscape/Excel) COMING SUMMER 2022

FY20 (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020)

FY19 (July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019)

FY18 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)

FY17 (July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017)

FY16 (July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016)

FY15 (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015)

FY14 (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014)

FY13 (July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013)

FY12 (July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012)

FY11 (July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011)

FY10 (July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010)

FY09 (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009)

FY08 (July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008)

FY07 (July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007)

FY06 (July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006)

FY05 (July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005)

FY04 (July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004)

Special Reports
Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Statistical Public Libraries Tools
Other Public Library Statistical Tools & Reports

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