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CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of "," the latest in a series of annual publications that describe the collections, staffing, expenditures and service activities of academic libraries in all Carnegie classifications. The three-volume set includes associate of arts institutions, master's colleges and universities/baccalaureate colleges and research/doctoral-granting institutions. The individual volumes for associates colleges, masters/baccalaureate and doctoral-granting institutions are also available for purchase.



The 2009 survey includes data from 1,533 academic libraries in six major categories:



• Collections (including volumes, serials, multimedia)

• Expenditures (library materials, wages and salaries, other operating)

• Electronic Resources (including expenditures, collections, services, usage)

• Personnel and Public Services (staff and services)

• Ph.D.s Granted, Faculty, Student Enrollment

• Faculty Rank, Status, and Tenure for Librarians



The survey also provides analysis of selected variables and summary data (high, low, mean and median) for all elements. The 2009 data can be used for self-studies, budgeting, strategic planning, annual reports, grant applications and benchmarking.



“2009 Academic Library Trends and Statistics” is available for purchase through the and by telephone order at (866) 746-7252 in the U.S. or (770) 442-8633 for international customers. Contact Mary Jane Petrowski at mpetrowski@ala.org or (312) 280-2523 with questions.



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