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Social Infrastructure

Delaware Literacy Alliance Report 2024-2027

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Literacy Report 2022

Basic Needs

Mapping Basic Needs-060120-PDF
You can also review the white paper on IPA’s Publication Page.

Public Libraries & Public Health

The Delaware Journal of Public Health highlights the value of public libraries to the health and well-being of our communities in good times and in bad.
Public Libraries & Public Health, Delaware Journal of Public Health – Published on Sep 27, 2020

Statewide Master Plan for Library Services and Construction

Outdoor Spaces

March 2021

Master Plans

Delaware Public Libraries Master Plan Profiles
Master Plan 2.0 Final August 2018 PDF
Master Plan Ideas Book
Delaware Libraries Construction-FY2019 PDF
An Assessment of Operational Funding and Governance Issues for the Proposed Duck Creek Regional Library(2013)

Delaware Public Library Construction Guidelines

Recommendations for Facilities and Services

In February 2009, the Council On Libraries adopted a reviewed excerpt from the Master Plan – amended by COL on May 7, 2020.

Library Services and Technology Act

LSTA Plan, 2023-2027

LSTA Plan, 2018-2022

School Libraries

EveryLibrary Policy Brief on DE School Libraries 2021
Policy Brief: The Future of Delaware School Libraries
Delaware School Libraries Master Plan 2016 PDF
The video “Voices of School Decision Makers,” created by Leah Breevoort
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYKxHv3FWv0
Full Report: https://libslide.org/voices-of-decision-make
Website: https://libslide.org/infographics/

Medical Libraries

January 2016 DHSS Library Needs Assessment

Flaherty, Mary Grace, “The Public Library as Health Information Resource?” (2013). iSchool Information Science and Technology – Dissertations. Paper 82. surface.syr.edu

Flaherty, M. G., & Grier, P. L. (2014). Statewide Initiative to Embed Consumer Health Librarians in Public Libraries: A Case Study. Public Library Quarterly, 33(4), 296-303.

US Impact Study – Web Survey Results for Delaware

Delaware Libraries, State Impact Survey 2016

Kids Count in Delaware

Kids Count in Delaware now including library data! This report provides current, comprehensive data on children as they relate to some of the most pressing issues facing our state: health, education, crime, the economy. This report is the singular account of every child under 18 in the state of Delaware. It examines issues, it highlights trends and it ultimately serves as a critical tool for informed, empirically-based policy decisions.

Delaware Libraries in Open Data Portal

Delaware Libraries in Open Data Portal – Public Library Usage: Represents public library cardholder physical book checkouts, electronic book checkouts, computer usage and WiFi usage. Dewey Statistics by Public Library: Statistics regarding the types of services provided by public libraries categorized into Dewey Decimal subject areas. Services include programs offered, questions asked of library staff, and circulation of materials.

Consumer Studies

Delaware Library Learning Journeys
Study which examines and supports self-directed lifelong learning of public library users.
Library Assessment Conference: Building Effective, Sustainable, Practical Assessment, Seattle, Washington, August 4–6, 2014 2014 Poster Presentations -Poster
Optimize library outcomes in your community, Delaware Division of Libraries – Link

Norman, A. C. (2012). Librarians’ Leadership for Lifelong Learning. Public Library Quarterly, 31(2), 91-140