Elko County Library System

Elko County Library System, serving an area of 54,000 residents, has a collection of 160,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,610 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,380 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 25 employees, of whom 2 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 10 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $250,000. Patrons make 280,000 visits annually, and check out materials 310,000 times. Seventeen percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 720 Court Street, Elko Nevada 89801 Telephone 775-738-3066

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