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The ULC Library Data Hive consists of data collected from member libraries, as well as publicly available demographic information. ULC members can explore dashboards and interactive charts to better understand how libraries are making an impact in their communities.

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Library Insights Survey – results released December 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic immensely changed how libraries operate and serve their communities. This survey uses collected data to establish a better understanding of pre- and post-pandemic library services and operations.

Nearly 100 ULC members provided data for their libraries around the topics of Attraction and Attendance, Location Experience and Use of Space, Programs and Services and Staffing and Budget. Respondents shared data for the years 2019 and 2022. This provides a snapshot of where things were before the pandemic and during recovery.

The Library Insights Survey is designed to be an annual release from ULC, with new data released each fall. Explore survey data through dashboards, charts and maps on the ULC Library Data Hive.


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Please note: Only those who are ULC members have access to the Library Data Hive. Click here to request an account, or contact ULC's Project Manager, Matthew Wims, at mwims@urbanlibraries.org for additional assistance.

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