Library Operations Survey Data

General Operations Surveys

To provide support and guidance for public libraries, the Office of Library & Information Services collects data about special topics and emerging trends.

June 2021

Fine-Free Status of RI Public Libraries: Survey Report

• Survey to assess which libraries have eliminated fines or are considering fine elimination.
• Distributed on June 11, 2021
• Closed June 18, 2021
• Survey Report

Coronavirus Operations Surveys

During the coronavirus health crisis, the Office of Library & Information Services, in collaboration with Ocean State Libraries, distributed regular surveys to public libraries to collect information about the effect of COVID-19 on library operations and services. Survey results were used to inform the strategy and services of both organizations as they supported the phased reopening of libraries, and to inform the public about the availability of library services.

May 2021

Public Libraries Services Status: Survey Report

• Survey assessed status of libraries as of week of May 17, 2021
• Distributed on May 14, 2021
• Closed May 21, 2021
• Survey Results

June 2020

State of Library Operations & Services During COVID-19 (June 2020, Phase II) survey:

• Distributed on June 4, 2020
• Closed June 7, 2020
• Blank copy of survey
• Phase II Survey Results

May 2020

State of Library Operations & Services During COVID-19 (May 2020, Phase I) survey:

• Distributed on May 5, 2020
• Survey closed May 12, 2020
• Blank copy of survey
• Survey Results
  • Phase I Services
  • Phase I Survey Data