Douglas County Libraries Ranked 4th National Library Ratings

Douglas County Libraries is moving on up!

In 2008, Douglas County Libraries moved from 7th to 4th place nationwide among libraries serving populations of 100,000 to 250,000.

The ratings are based on statistics collected from nearly 9,000 public libraries measuring 15 factors. The focus is on circulation, staffing, materials, reference service, and funding levels.

Several other Colorado library districts also placed in the rankings: Arapahoe Library District was 6th among those serving populations of 100,000 to 250,000. Among the larger libraries serving a population of 500,000 or more, Denver Public Library ranked 7th in the nation, and Pikes Peak Library District ranked 9th.

Nationwide public library statistics are collected and disseminated annually through the Federal-State Cooperative System for public library data (FSCS). 

For more information about Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings, log on to www.haplr-index.com.