The State of Small and Rural Libraries in the United States

September 1, 2013 | Public Programs, Exhibitions

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)

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Deanne Swan

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Justin Grimes

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Timothy Owens

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Resource Type: Research Brief

Discipline: Computing and information science | Education and learning science | General STEM

Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals

Environment Type: Public Programs | Library Programs | Exhibitions | Library Exhibits

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