Library facts and figures

Would you like to know what makes the library service in Shropshire tick? In this section there are all sorts of useful facts and figures showing how your money is spent, how many books and other items are loaned and all about the range and depth of the facilities. Performance posters are displayed in every library giving targets and achievements and Community Library Profiles can be found on individual library web pages. An overview of the service is contained in the Shropshire Libraries Strategic Position Statement, November 2008, a copy of which can be opened or downloaded from this page.

The information given below is based on a range of statistics required for each library authority for national comparative purposes. The statistics relate to the year 2008 to 2009.

• New books received 63,992
• Items exchanged with other libraries 135,712
• Enquiries received 316,908
• Requests received 63,268
• Requests supplied within 15 days 73%
• Book loans 1,511,105
• Other loans DVDs, videos, CDs and tapes 104,021
• Visits 1,616,850

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