The Economic Contribution of Wisconsin Public Libraries to the Economy of Wisconsin

TitleThe Economic Contribution of Wisconsin Public Libraries to the Economy of Wisconsin
Publication TypeReport
Year of Publication2008
Corporate AuthorsNorthStar Economics, Inc.
Date Published05/2008
Impact Statement: 
Public libraries create jobs state-wide
Libraries generate tax revenue
Wisconsin public libraries have a strong ROI and provide additional valuable services
Patrons find that public libraries improve quality of life and are a good use of tax revenue
Public libraries provide crucial access to computers and the Internet
Public libraries provide valuable meeting spaces