ARL Statistics, Interactive Edition
Principal Investigator(s): University of Virginia. Alderman Library. Geospatial and Statistical Data Center
Summary: ARL Statistics, Interactive Edition, provides access to information and trends in research libraries. Data are collected from the members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). Statistics have been published annually since 1962 and include data on collections, staffing, expenditures, and library services, as well as library and university characteristics of the ARL member libraries. This site links to interactive graphics and statistics pages that allow users to manipulate data queries. (more info)
Access Notes
These data are not available from ICPSR. Users should consult the data owners directly (via ARL Statistics at UV Library) for details on obtaining the data and documentation.
Study Description
Scope of Study
Summary: ARL Statistics, Interactive Edition, provides access to information and trends in research libraries. Data are collected from the members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). Statistics have been published annually since 1962 and include data on collections, staffing, expenditures, and library services, as well as library and university characteristics of the ARL member libraries. This site links to interactive graphics and statistics pages that allow users to manipulate data queries.
Subject Terms: academic libraries, expenditures, higher education, library collections, library services, personnel, research, teaching, universities
Geographic Coverage: United States
Data Collection Notes:
These data are not available for distribution by ICPSR. Users should consult the data owners directly for details on obtaining the data and documentation.