Public Library Accreditation and Statistics
Public Library Statistics
Texas Public Library Statistics
Texas Local Public Library Statistics
We gratefully acknowledge the tremendous effort made by all Texas public librarians and their cooperation in collecting and reporting the data every year!
All charts open as Microsoft Excel Workbook (.xlsx.) files.
2023 Individual Library Statistics and Comparison Charts
2023 Texas Public Library Statistics - complete report data for all libraries and branches
Individual Local Library Statistics History
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
2023 Texas Statewide Public Library Statistics - Summary of data for 2023.
Texas Public Library Five Year Trend Charts - Statewide and individual library trends 2018 - 2023
The information found on this page is from the Texas Public Libraries Annual Report submitted by Texas public libraries. The statistics reflect each library's local fiscal year, defined as the fiscal year which includes January 1st. The membership year noted in the statistics refers to the State Fiscal Year. "Member" indicates that the library met the criteria for accreditation in the Texas Library System, individually or as part of a federated library system (FLS).
Training Links
Data Makes the Difference!
Texas Library Association 2024 Annual Conference, San Antonio
Library Data Coordinator Valicia Greenwood and Assistant State Librarian Tim Gleisner explore several data sources to create reports and presentations that demonstrate the library's value and have a lasting impact on stakeholders. Presenters will take a deep dive into Texas Public Library statistics and demonstrate techniques for using them. Additionally, tips and tricks for successful presentations will be shared. Slides; Handout (PDF)
Data Can Make the Difference!
Original Air Date Thursday, September 14, 2023
Library Data Coordinator Valicia Greenwood presents a method and some tips to show the library’s best side to interested financial partners. Take a deep dive into statistics you can use to give max impact to your communication. Learn some never-fail tips in creating compelling presentations. Slides; Handout (PDF).
Get Their Attention! Presenting Texas Public Library Data to Stakeholders.
Texas Library Association 2021 Annual Conference, Fort Worth
Who are the library's stakeholders and how do they help the library? How to reach them? Does using data make a difference? Get the answer to these and other questions about presenting to library stakeholders to make an impact in your library. Primarily targeting Texas public libraries, other librarians welcome. Slides; Handout (PDF).
Contact Information
Current Public Library Directory
Accreditation & Statistics
accreditation@tsl.texas.gov;
800-252-9386
(Toll-free in Texas)
Valicia Greenwood
Library Data Coordinator
Sarah Hubert
Research Support Specialist
Erica McCormick
Manager, Grants & Accreditation