Recently the Mississippi Library Commission (MLC) named 12 library systems as Mississippi Library Stars for FY 2018. The concept of Library Stars is based on the national professional magazine,
Library Journal. The publication separates library systems into categories by expenditures that they report on the annual Public Library Statistics report that is submitted to the
Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Mississippi Library Star ratings are then calculated by comparing libraries in the following areas:
- Mississippi Measures, an amalgamation of ILL, statewide database use, number of registered users, and items withdrawn. Mississippi public libraries are required to report on these items annually as part of the Mississippi Public Library System Accreditation Program since they represent nationally recognized standards in library service. Additionally, some of these measures are provided to all public libraries and do not represent a cost to individual libraries.
- Circulation per capita
- Total program attendance per capita
- Public Internet terminal uses per capita
MLC has awarded Mississippi Library Stars to the three highest-scoring library systems in each of four expenditure categories. Mississippi Library Stars go to the following libraries for their performance in Fiscal Year 2018 (October 1, 2017-September 30, 2018):
Up to $300,000 Expenditure Category
$300,001-$600,001
$600,001-$1,000,000
$1,000,000+
The winning libraries received a certificate and a Mississippi Star Library star to feature on their website. Watch our social media platforms for local coverage highlights. Congratulations to the winners for all their hard work!
Congrats to the deserving winners!
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