Taxpayer Return on Investment in Florida Public Libraries

For every tax dollar received, Florida public libraries provide $8.32 in value.

This significant finding is from the recently released study, Taxpayer Return on Investment in Florida Public Libraries, by the Florida Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services. Other key findings revealed in this study highlight how Florida libraries support a strong economy. For every $3,491 of public support to libraries in Florida, a job is created. For every dollar of public support to libraries, wages or income increases by $22.97 and the value of all goods and services produced in Florida increases by $10.57.

At the State Library and Archives of Florida’s website (dlis.dos.state.fl.us/bld/roi), data can be viewed by county and the full 212-page report can be downloaded.

State Library Funding Restored to $21.2 Million!

State Aid to Public Libraries funding was restored to $21.2 million thanks to the dedicated efforts of thousands of library supporters across Florida!

Thank you very much to everyone who contacted state legislators and leadership to support this cause, including the Mayor and Board of Commissioners of Tarpon Springs.

Please join us in expressing gratitude for this funding to your legislative delegation, the Governor, House Speaker and Senate President, and House and Senate TED (Transportation & Economic Development) Chairs.

The Governor's Office - Charlie.Crist@MyFlorida.com
Larry Cretul, Speaker of the House - larry.cretul@myfloridahouse.gov
Jeff Atwater, Senate President - atwater.jeff.web@flsenate.gov
Rep. David Rivera - David.rivera@myfloridahouse.gov
Senator JD Alexander - alexander.jd.web@flsenate.gov
Rep. Rich Glorioso - rich.glorioso@myfloridahouse.gov
Senator Mike Fasano - fasano.mike.web@flsenate.gov

Florida State Legislative Directory - http://capwiz.com/ala/fl/directory/statedir.tt?state=FL&lvl=state

Florida Library Association's electronic form to thank legislators - http://capwiz.com/ala/fl/home/