Central Arkansas Library System

Central Arkansas Library System, serving an area of 310,000 residents, has a collection of 630,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 10,500 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 6,900 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 138 employees, of whom 20 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 10 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $780,000. Patrons make 1,000,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,470,000 times. Thirty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 100 Rock Street, Little Rock Arkansas 72201 Telephone 501-918-3000

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