Austin Public Library

Austin Public Library, serving an area of 660,000 residents, has a collection of 1,320,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 72,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 27,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 310 employees, of whom 80 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 20 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $1,890,000. Patrons make 3,000,000 visits annually, and check out materials 3,600,000 times. Forty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 800 Guadalupe St, Austin Texas 78701 Telephone 512-974-7300

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