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ECONOMIC IMPACT OF LIBRARIES

While libraries provide a valuable educational and social experience for our patrons, we also help create jobs and facilitate economic development
in our communities.

A study conducted by the Indiana University Kelly School of Business reported that Hoosier communities reap $2.38 in return for every $1 spent on local libraries.

To help you understand the economic impact of libraries, here are links to several studies — including the one conducted in Indiana.

 

Indiana Libraries

Urban Institute Study

Planning Commissioners Journal

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

North Carolina Libraries

Colorado Libraries

Wisconsin Libraries

Pennsylvania Libraries

Pittsburgh Libraries

Vermont Libraries

New York Libraries

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CORE TEAM RESEARCH FINDINGS

THE NEW HIGH ENERGY PLAN PROCESS

STATUS OF PROCESS

RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTS ON THE HIGH ENERGY PLAN

THE CURRENT HIGH ENERGY PLAN

PUBLIC INPUT ON THE FUTURE OF JCPL

ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

NEWS ABOUT THE JCPL PLANNING

RESEARCH, DOCUMENTS ON THE FRANKLIN BRANCH PROJECT 2012

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