The State of Small and Rural Libraries in the United States

September 1st, 2013 | RESEARCH

Rural and small public libraries provide a variety of critical services and information resources to meet the needs of residents across the United States. Recognizing the unique needs of rural communities, state governments and federal agencies support targeted programs to promote social and economic development. This IMLS research brief provides an overview of the state of small and rural libraries in the United States.

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Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Contributor
Deanne Swan, Author
Justin Grimes, Author
Timothy Owens, Author

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Audience: General Public | Museum | ISE Professionals
Discipline: Computing and information science | Education and learning science | General STEM
Resource Type: Research Brief | Research Products
Environment Type: Exhibitions | Library Exhibits | Library Programs | Public Programs