Georgia Public Library Service collects and analyzes financial, demographic, staffing, and service data from public libraries in Georgia to highlight the value of programs and services of the more than 400 public libraries in every county of the state.

Use the links below to find annual reports and other data about Georgia libraries and to submit your library’s forms.

Status of Georgia’s Public Libraries-November 2020

• Georgia Public Libraries Reopening Survey 2.0

Annual Report

• LibPAS — Login required: access for library staff only

2022 Annual Documents

• • Annual Documents Upload Checklist (PDF)
  • Roster of Board of Trustees (XLS)
  • Application for State Aid (PDF)
  • Director Salary Approval Form (PDF)
  • Signature Authority Form (PDF)
  • Federal Certifications Form (PDF)

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  By the Numbers

  • By the Numbers FY2020 (pdf)
  • By the Numbers FY2019 (pdf)
  • By the Numbers FY2018 (pdf)
  • By the Numbers FY2017 (pdf)

Public Libraries Survey Data and Reports

Use this resource to browse over 25 years’ worth of research publications about the Public Libraries Survey (PLS) to gain insights about public libraries in the United States, including the PLS annual reports, research briefs, supplementary data tables and other publications listed below by fiscal year.

This information examines when, where and how library services are changing to meet the needs of the public. These data, compiled by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, provide information that policymakers and practitioners can use to make informed decisions about the support and strategic management of libraries.

• Public Libraries Survey Data and Reports