Public Library Geographic Database (PLGDB) - This database includes the locations of America’s 16,000 public libraries, population characteristics from the US Census that best describe people that use libraries, and library use statistics from the National Center for Educational Statistics. This Florida State University’s GeoLib Program is developing the first-ever National Public Library Geographic Database. The project partner is FSU’s Information Institute and is sponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The mission of the PLGDB is to provide standardized library data for benchmarking and research. The goal of the database is to provide consolidated information on public libraries nationwide, easily accessible over the Internet. PLGDB objectives include:
1. updating the database with annual and available data as resources allow; 2) integrating new and relevant datasets which drive the mission; and 3) creating awareness amongst information professionals of the value of geographic data. This has been added to Reference Resources Subject Tracer™ Information Blog.