3/31/08

The Economic Impact of Libraries in Indiana

The Economic Impact of Libraries in Indiana

The Indiana State Library commissioned the Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC) at Indiana
University’s Kelley School of Business to conduct a study to measure the economic benefits of
Indiana’s public libraries. In contrast to most other studies that have attempted to measure the
economic impact of public libraries, this study also focused on the role that public libraries play in
supporting business and economic development in their communities. This study was designed to
help Indiana libraries identify and quantify their benefits in a systematic and objective manner.

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