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October 31, 2006

HAPLR!

Darien Library has been ranked as one of the top ten libraries in its population category by the HAPLR index, making it one of the top 100 libraries in the United States. This year, as in most years, no other Connecticut library was ranked.

Hennen's American Public Library Rankings (HAPLR) evaluates objective federal government statistics for the more than 9,000 US public libraries -- determing ranking on measures of use, circulation, efficiency and funding. The HAPLR rankings have been published for seven years, and Darien Library has ranked as one of the top ten libraries in its class each year.

Louise Berry, Director, said, "We're pleased to be recognized once again by the HAPLR ratings, especially since it is a recognition of the hard work of our staff and Library Board. What interests us is that HAPLR does not evaluate either customer service or technology, two areas where Darien Library is very strong -- so to gain recognition for the other aspects of our performance is gratifying, to say the least."

More information on the HAPLR ratings is available here.

Posted by Alan Kirk Gray at October 31, 2006 03:46 PM