Join us to hear Jim Skurla, Director of the UMD Labovitz School of Business and Economics Bureau of Business and Economic Research, present the findings of the Minnesota Public Libraries Return on
Investment report.
* Thursday, February 23
St. Cloud Public Library
1300 West St. Germain Street
St. Cloud, MN 56301
10:00 a.m.-Noon
* Friday, February 24
Ramsey County Library - Roseville
2180 North Hamline Avenue
Roseville, MN 55113
10:00 a.m.-Noon
Highlights of the presentation include results of:
o A state-wide survey that reveals Minnesota´s support for public libraries
o The total economic impact of library spending or expenditures
o The total value of library services
o The value of contributions Minnesotans are willing to make to continue the current level of library services
o The dollar return on investment in public libraries, as funded by Minnesota taxpayers