Top Libraries in the United States (http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2013/11/managing-libraries/lj-index/class-of-2013/the-star-libraries-2013)

LJ Index 2013: The Star Libraries

Number of Stars based on four statistics:

·         Visits

·         Circulation

·         Internet computer use

·         Program attendance

Pros: The LJ Index and its Star Library ratings provide a national perspective on the relative status of all rated public libraries

Cons: LJ Index scores measure the levels of library service delivery relative to peer libraries nationally. The scores do not indicate the quality, effectiveness, or value of library services, nor whether the quantities of services provided sufficiently address community needs.

Star rated Libraries in California

Expenditure Category	Stars	Library	City	State	Circ Per Capita	Visits Per Capita	Program Attendance per capita	Public Internet Terminal Use per capita	Score

Santa Clara County Library

·         Highest Expenditure ($30M+)

·         Programs appeal to

o   toddlers (coloring/Storytelling time)

o   teens(Movie/Videogame nights)

o   adults (Family Game night/ Yoga)

o   Veterans (veteran services)

·         Offers

o   Online Resources

o   Business

o   Genealogy & Local History

o   Jobs

o   Language Learning

o   Test Prep

Redwood City Public Library

·         Highest Score (2149)

·         Moderate Expenditure

·         Offers

o   Job Search Support

o   Book Clubs

·         Appeals to

o   Children (origami day/ fun friday)

o   Teens (Job Lab/Live Jazz)

o   Adults (Writers workshops/business workshops)

·         “Teen Space”