Scottsdale Public Library

Scottsdale Public Library, serving an area of 200,000 residents, has a collection of 690,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 20,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 17,600 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 38 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 3 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $1,200,000. Patrons make 1,540,000 visits annually, and check out materials 2,200,000 times. Thirty-seven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 3839 North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale Arizona 85251 Telephone 480-312-2474

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