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As part of the Association-wide Web site redesign, the Office for Research and Statistics (ORS) will not be adding new content to its Web pages from August 1 through September 1, 2008. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Norman Rose at 800-545-2433 x4283.  For general questions about the American Library Association's website, please contact the library at 800-545-2433 x2153.

Check back September 2 for a new look and the public release of the 2007-2008 report from the Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study.


The MISSION of the Office for Research and Statistics (ORS) is to provide leadership and expert advice to ALA staff, members, and public on all matters related to research and statistics about libraries, librarians, and other library stuff; represent the Association to Federal agencies on these issues; and initiate projects needed to expand the knowledge base of the field through research and the collection of useful statistics.

Request for Proposals
Membership Research Study

FAQ, Membership Research Study RFP (2.19.08)

Graduated Dues Study
Final Report of the Presidential Task Force on the Graduated Dues Study


 

Round Tables Managed by ORS

Library History Round Table

Library Research Round Table