FY04 Enrich Iowa: State Funding for Iowa Libraries, 2004

In accordance with 2004 IOWA ACTS Chapter 182 (5)(5)(b), the State Library of Iowa submits this report on the uses and impact of state funding provided to Iowa libraries through the Enrich Iowa Program.

2005 Enrich Iowa: State Funding for Iowa Libraries, January 15, 2006

In accordance with 2005 IOWA ACTS Chapter 1175 (80)(4)(b), the State Library of Iowa submits this report on the uses and impact of state funding to Iowa libraries and Iowans through the Enrich Iowa Program. Enrich Iowa includes Direct State Aid to public libraries, Open Access and Access Plus. $2,298,432 was distributed to Iowa libraries through the FY05 Enrich Iowa program.

FY06 Enrich Iowa Report State Funding for Iowa Libraries, January 15, 2007

Iowa is a state rich in libraries, with 543 public libraries; more than 80 college and university libraries; and about 1,000 school libraries. Libraries enrich Iowa and support lifelong learning. The State Library of Iowa actively champions libraries and improves library services for Iowans through its management of the Enrich Iowa program. In accordance with 2006 IOWA ACTS, Chapter 1180 (16)(6), the State Library of Iowa is pleased to submit this report on the impact of state funding on Iowans and Iowa libraries through the Enrich Iowa Program.

2003 Enrich Iowa Report State Funding for Iowa Libraries, January 15, 2003

Iowa is a state rich in libraries, with 543 public libraries; more than 80 college and university libraries; and about 1,000 school libraries. Libraries enrich Iowa and support lifelong learning. The State Library of Iowa actively champions libraries and improves library services for Iowans through its management of the Enrich Iowa program. In accordance with 2006 IOWA ACTS, Chapter 1180 (16)(6), the State Library of Iowa is pleased to submit this report on the impact of state funding on Iowans and Iowa libraries through the Enrich Iowa Program.

FY07 Enrich Iowa Report State Funding for Iowa Libraries, January 15, 2008

Iowa is a state rich in libraries, with 543 public libraries; more than 80 college and university libraries; and about 1,000 school libraries. Libraries enrich Iowa and support lifelong learning. The State Library of Iowa actively champions libraries and improves library services for Iowans through its management of the Enrich Iowa program. In accordance with 2006 IOWA ACTS, Chapter 1180 (16)(6), the State Library of Iowa is pleased to submit this report on the impact of state funding on Iowans and Iowa libraries through the Enrich Iowa Program.

FY08 Enrich Iowa Report State Funding for Iowa Libraries, January 15, 2009

Iowa is a state rich in libraries, with 543 public libraries; more than 80 college and university libraries; and about 1,000 school libraries. Libraries enrich Iowa and support lifelong learning. The State Library of Iowa actively champions libraries and improves library services for Iowans through its management of the Enrich Iowa program. In accordance with 2006 IOWA ACTS, Chapter 1180 (16)(6), the State Library of Iowa is pleased to submit this report on the impact of state funding on Iowans and Iowa libraries through the Enrich Iowa Program.

Use of Iowa Public Libraries 2005, January 17, 2008

This report includes the number of Iowa card holders, library checkouts and library visits in public libraries from 1995 to 2005

Use of Iowa Public Libraries 2006, January 17, 2008

This report includes the number of Iowa card holders, library checkouts and library visits in public libraries from 1995 to 2005

Use of Iowa Public Libraries 2007, January 16, 2008

This report includes the number of Iowa card holders, library checkouts and library visits in public libraries from 1995 to 2005

Use of Iowa Public Libraries 2008

This report includes the number of Iowa card holders, library checkouts and library visits in public libraries from 1995 to 2008

Summary of All Reporting School Libraries, 2006

Survey of School Library Media Centers in Iowa.

Tax Exempt Property Report, 2008

Iowa law requires each assessor in the state to value tax exempt property within his or her jurisdiction, and report such values to the Director of Revenue each year. The following report lists the 2009 actual valuations of tax exempt property for the following types of property: religious institutions, literary societies and educational institutions, low rent housing, associations of war veterans, charitable and benevolent societies, libraries and art galleries, dwelling unit property, homes for soldiers, and racetracks. Also presented in this report are comparative 2008 exempt property values.

Tax Exempt Property Report, 2009

Iowa law requires each assessor in the state to value tax exempt property within his or her jurisdiction, and report such values to the Director of Revenue each year. The following report lists the 2009 actual valuations of tax exempt property for the following types of property: religious institutions, literary societies and educational institutions, low rent housing, associations of war veterans, charitable and benevolent societies, libraries and art galleries, dwelling unit property, homes for soldiers, and racetracks. Also presented in this report are comparative 2008 exempt property values.

Tax Exempt Property Report, 2010

Iowa law requires each assessor in the state to value tax exempt property within his or her jurisdiction, and report such values to the Director of Revenue each year. The following report lists the 2009 actual valuations of tax exempt property for the following types of property: religious institutions, literary societies and educational institutions, low rent housing, associations of war veterans, charitable and benevolent societies, libraries and art galleries, dwelling unit property, homes for soldiers, and racetracks. Also presented in this report are comparative 2008 exempt property values.

FY10 Enrich Iowa Report State Funding for Iowa Libraries, January 15, 2011

This report illustrates the critical role of Enrich Iowa funding in enhancing lifelong learning for Iowans through libraries; improving library resources aimed at assisting job seekers; maintaining library hours that meet library customers’ needs; improving library technology services; and providing safe, accessible library buildings.