ERIC ED337200: Statistics in Support of the Ten Topic Areas. White House Conference on Library and Information Services.

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Keyser, Amy B., Ed.; LaMoure, Lawrence, Ed.
TITLE
Statistics in Support of tne Ten Topic Areas. White
House Conference on Library and Information
Services.
White House Conference on Library and Information
INSTITUTION
Services.
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DC, July 9-13, 1991).
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DESCRIPTORS Academic Libraries; *Access to Information;
Demography; Elementary Secondary Education; Higher
Education; Information Technology; Learning Resources
Centers; Library Networks; *Library Personnel;
Library services; Microcomputers; *Preservation;
Prison Libraries; Public Libraries; School Libraries;
*Social Indicators; State Federal Aid
White House Conference Library Info Services
IDENTIFIERS
ABSTRACT
This booklet presents statistical tables and graphs
which were compiled to assist the delegates to the White House
Conference on Library and Information Services in formulating their
arguments. The tables and graphs have been assigned to one or more of
the 10 topic areas, but may also be applied to the three conference
themes of Literacy, Productivity, and Democracy. The topic areas are:
(1) Access; (2) Governance; (3) Marketing; (4) National Information
Policy; (5) Networking; (8) Personnel; (7) Preservation; (8)
Services/Programs; (9) Technology; and (10) Training End-Users.
Statistics are presented on specific facets of the following general
topics: U.S. population; unemployment; staff profiles for academic,
public, and school libraries; libraries in state and Federal prisons;
state and local government revenue and distribution; state and local
government direct expenditures; voting population; copyright
recistration; gross national product (GNP), level of state effort;
library circulation; state archives holdings; copyright registration;
school dropouts; adult basic and secondary education; schools with
comput,..rs for student instruction; wages and salaries; U.S. trade
partners; U.S. households with selected media; Federal funding for
research; and postsecondary institution enrollment. (MAB)
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INTRODUCTION
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"He that gives a portion of his time and talent
mathematical truth will come to all other questions with a decided advantage."
- Colton
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In 1979, myriad individuals, as varied as the issues and conce:
brought with them, converged on Washington to exchange points of view and
help set national policy with the intent to improve the quality of library and
information services. The first White House Conference on Library and
Information Services has come and gone, and more than a decade later, it is time
to compare notes once again. We have collectively survived 12 yeats of societal
change and upheaval, and so, new issues and conctrns are in the national
forefront in addition to those once: espoused, albeit altered to fit the times.
METHODOLOGY
The statistical tables and graphs within this booklet were compiled to assist you
in formulating your thoughts, ideas, and persuasive arguments. It is to be used
as a resource tool; statistical interpretations have been left up to you. The U.S.
Government, the largest collector, cvmpiler, and disseminator of statistics, is the
source for all data featured, but feel free to use additional statistical resources and
support materials you feel might add dimension to your topic area.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOKLET
All Statistical tables and graphs have been assignea to one or more of the ten
topic areas, but may also apply to the three themes of the White House
Conference- Literacy. Productivity, and Democracy. The Index To Statistkal
Tables is arranged alphabetically by topic, and each 7..ble or graph is followed
by a page number. For those tables or graphs that can be applied to more than
one topic area, a listing for each can be found in the Index under the all assigned
topic areas.
THE CONFERENCE RESOURCE CENTER
Additional statistics, available in both hardcopy and online, can be found in the
Conference Resource Center where a staff of librarians and a trained statistician
will be more than happy to assist you.
Here's hoping for a productive and enjoyable conference!
The Editors
Amy B. Keyser, MLS
Lawrence LaMoure, MA
INDEX TO STATISTICAL TABLES BY TOPIC
ACCESS
1
U.S. Population, By Race: 1960-2010
2
Projected Percent of U.S. Population, By Age Groups: 1990-2010
3
Population of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Asians, and Pacific Islanders: 1980-1990
4
Number of Handicapped Persons, By Type of Impahment: 1989
5
Number of Children (0-21 years old) By Type of Handicap: 1976-1988
6
Unempl,-Iment, By Educational Attainment: 1970-19
7
Unemployment, By Educational Attainment and Race: 1970-1988
8
By State: 1989
State Level of Effort Comparing Disposable Personal Income (DPI) to library Income, :tanked
.
10
Total Annual Circulation For Public libraries: 1989
12
State Prison Libraries and the Number and Ratio of MLS-Degreed librarians: 1990
14
Number of Federal Correctional Facilities and Number of Onsite libraries: 1991
Population: 1989
15
Percent of U.S. Population Using Selected Media, By Race and Spanish Speaking
GOVERNANCE
16
State and Local Government Revenue and Distribution, By Source: 1970-1986
17
State and Local Government Direct Expenditures, By Category: 1970-1986
18
Federal Aid To State and LOW Governments: 1970-1989
Ranked By State: 1989
8
State Level of Effort Comparing Disposable Personal Income (DPI) to library Income,
. .
12
State Prison Libraries and the Number and Ratio of MLS-Degreed librarians: 1990
MARKETING
President,
Percent of Population of Age To Vote and Percent of Actual Voters For U.S.
20
By Age Group: Election Years 1976-19
21
Percent of Actual Voters For U.S. President, By Race: Election Years 1976-1988
Full-Time Wage and Salary Workers, By Seleard Characteristics: 1983-1988
6
Unemployment, By Educational Attainment: 1970-1988
7
Unemployment, By Educational Attainment and Race: 1970-1988
8
Ranked By State: 1989
State Level of Effort Comparing Disposable Personal Income (DPI) to Library Income,
10
Total Annual Circulation For Public libraries: 1989
Population: 1989
15
Percent of U.S. Population Using Selected Media, By Race and Spanish Speaking
NATIONAL INFORMATION POLICY
24
Copyright Registration, By Subject Matter: 1985-1988
26
1975-1988
Gross National Product (GNP) in Constam (1982) Dollars, By Selected Industry:
Ranked By State: 1989
8
State Level of Effort Comparing Disposdble Personal Income (DPI) to library Income,
.
NErWORICING
Libraries (1985 data)
Library Staff Profile For Academic (1988 data), Public (1989 data). and School
2.7
10
Total Annual Circulation For Public libraries: 1989
PERSONNEL
Number of School Library Media Staff Per Public Elementary and Secondary Schools,
zs
By State: School Year 1987-1988
Number of School library Media Staff Per Public Elementary and Secondary School Building,
29
By State: School Year 1987-198
31
Number of Master's and Doctor's Degrees Granted, By Selected Disciplines: 1970-1988
12
State Prison Libraries and the Number and Ratio of MIS-Degreed Librarians: 1990
27
librrry Staff Profile For Academic (1988 data), Public (1989 data), and School Libraries (1985 data)
PRESERVATION
32
State Archives Holdings: 1986
34
State Archives Overall and Preservation Budgets: 1986
8
State Level of Effort Comparing Disposable Personal Income (DPI) to Library Income, Ranked By State: 1989
24
Copyright Registration, By Subject Matter: 1985-1988
SERVICES/PROGRAMS
36
Percent of School Dropouts (16 to 24 years old), By Race and Ethnicity 1970-1989
37
Participants in Adult Basic and Secondary E4ucation Programs: 1980, 1984, and 1988
38
Type of Noncollegiate Institutions Offering Postsecondary Education: 1989-1990
39
Percent of Schools With Computers For Student Instruction By Type of School: 1981-1988
6
Unemployment, By Educational Attainment: 1970-1988
7
Unemployment, By Educational Attainment and Race: 1970-1988
8
State Level of Effort Comparing Disposable Personal Incomf. (DPI) to Library Income, Ranked By State: 1989
. .
10
Total Annual Circulation For Public Libraries: 1989
12
State Prison Libraries and the Number and Ratio of MLS-Degreed Librarians: 1990
Full-Time Wage and Salary Workers, By Selected Characteristics: 1983-1988
27
Library Staff Prolile For Academic (1988 data), Public (1989 data), and School Libraries (1Q85 data) ...... .
.
. .
Number of School Library Media Staff Per Public Elementary and Secondary Schools,
28
By State: School Year 1987-1988
Number of School Library Media Staff Per Public Elementary and Secondary School Building,
By State: School Year 19e7-1988
TECINOLOGY
Top Ten U.S. Trade Partners. in Communications Products- Imports: 1989
41
Top Ten U.S. Trade Partners, in Communications Products- Exports: 1989
42
Establishments in Selected Industries With Personal Computers: 1984-1989
43
Percent of U.S. Households with Selected Media: 1970-1989
44
Federal Funding For Research and Development, By Budget Function: 1980-1990
Percent of U.S. Population Using Selected Media, By Race and Spanish Speaking Population: 1989
15
TRAINING OF END-USERS
45
Enrollment in Post Secondary Institutions By Sex and Age: 1969-1995
43
Percent of U.S. Househoms with Selected Media: 1970-1989
TOPIC: ACCESS
2010
U.S.Population by Race: 1960
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0.6
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2010
1990
1960
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1960
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Source: U.S. Bureau of the Cerrms, Population Division, Current Population Reports.
Note: Prior to 1980 the U.S. 13ureau of the Census attempted to collect data by race in terms of biological stock of the
respondents. Beginning svith the 1980 Census, the concept of race as now used by the Bureau does not denote
by self identification by respondents
any clear-cut scientific defmition. Since 1980 data on race has been obtained
and represents self-clieWfication according to the race with which they identify.
Between 1960 and 1990, the White race declined 5% as a percent of the total population of the United
States. This trend is expected to continue for the next 20 years during which the White race Arill decline
an additional 3%.
During the saire time periods the Black race increased 2% and is projected to increase an additional
1% between 1990 and 2010.
The largest increase occurred in the Other Race category, which is compo%ed of Native Americans and
Asians. This race category increased 3% !)etween 1960 and 1990 and is expected to increase an
additional 2% in the next 20 years.
Between 1980 and 1990, Native Americans increased 430,000 compared to 3.! million Asians; but
declined 6% compared to a 6% increase for asians.
TOPIC: ACCESS
Projected Percent of U.S. Population
2010
By Age Groups; 1990
ion
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2000 2005
2010
1990
1995
YEARS
MOOR 5 YRS. IIII 5-24 yRs.
25-44 YRS.
75 YRS.
OVER
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Population Division, Current Population Projections
Between 1990 and 2010 the population over the age of 45 is expected to increase 10% percent while
the population below 45 will decrease by the same amount.
The population under age 5 will represent 6% of the total population of the country by 2010, a decline
for this age group of 2% from the 1990 level. Age 5 to 24 will compose 26% of the total, a decline of
3%. The age group 25 - 44 is expected to he 28%, a de line of 5%.
The largest increase will occur in the age group 45 - frt which should compose 28% of the total, a 9%
increase from the 1990 level. The 65 - 74 category should remain the Same as the current level of about
7%. The over 75 goup is expected to increase by 1% from the 1990 level of 5%.
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TOPIC: ACCESS
Pooulatiort of NJI..ie Americans; Alaska
Natives; Asian; Pacific Is.: 1980-1990
10000
9000
8000
Ir
7000
6000
r 15000
4 4000
I
3000
2000
1000
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1990
1955
'1980
YEARS
Asiam & Pacific is.
Native Arnericars
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Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Popuhtion Division, Current Population Reports.
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Prior to 1980 the U.S. Bureau of the Census attempted to collect data by MCC in terms of biological stock of
Note:
race item of the questionnaire.
tte respondents. Beginning with the 1980 Census, 15 groups were listed in th
As a result, since 1980, data Emi rata has been obtained by self identification by respondents and represents self
classification according to the race with which they identify'.
Since 1980 data has been presented for the race categories cf White, Black, and Other Races. This latter ategory
is composed primarily of Native Americans. Alaska Natix es, Pacific Islanders, and Asians. The table above
presents data for the Other Races category.
Between 1980 and 1990, Native Americans increriscd 430,000 compared to a 3.5 million increase fOr
Asians. Despite the increase in ponulation they dec: Med as a percent of the Other Races category by 6%,
compared to a 6% increase far Asians.
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TOPIC: ACCESS
NUMBER OF HANDICAPPED PERSONS
BY TYPE OF IRPAIRMENT : 1989
45
14
40
12
35
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20
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2
5
0
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45-64
18-44
65+
AGE GROUPING
RE VISUAL
MI HEARING
SPEECH
ORTHOPEDIC VA PARALYSIS
Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Health Survey: 1989.
Except for persons with speech impairment, approximately 75% of handicapped adults are between ages
18 and 44. Individuals with orthopedic impairment constitute the largest category with 44,000,000
In the age category 18 to 44, orthopedic impairment represents the largest category of impairment with
44,651,000 individuals (65.6%) of all individuals with the major handicapping conditions, followed by
13,917,000 (20,4%) with speech impairments and 3,010,000 (4.4%) with hearing impairment.
In the age category 44 to 64 orthopedic impairment does not represent the largest category of
impairment. Speech impairment is the largest group with 11,051,000 (573%) followed by orthopedic
with 6,537,000 (33.9%) and visual with 1,029,000 (5.4%).
For the age group 65 and over, the number of impaired persons is smaller than any other age group; but
the percentages each type of impairment represents is about the same as the age category 44-64 cited
above.
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TOPIC: ACCESS
Number of Children 0 to 21 years old
by type of Handicap: 1976-1988
1000
5000
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4500
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4000
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3500
1.3
600
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No
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1988
1984
1980
19176
YEARS
-4- SPEra WARM
-)14- IMAM' RETARDED
-11- EL HAMDEAP
-44- MALIN HMCO -A- MER ROMP
HARD OF WOG
Source: U.S. Department of Educatioli, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. 12th Annual Report to
Congress.
Itintg: In the graph presented above the scale on the left should be read for: All Handicap; Mentally Retarded; and
Other Handicap. The scale on the right should be used for: Hard of Hearing; Speech Impaired; Visually Handicap.
The category of Other Handicap includes: Emotionally disturbed. Orthopedically Handicapped; Muldhandicapped.
Preschool Handicapped; and Other Health Impaired.
The number of Handicap Children, ages 0 to 21. increased between 1976 and 1988 by 23% In 1988 the
total number of Handicap Children was 4,544.000.
Most of the major types of impaired conditions have declined over this period Mentally Impaired
declined for the period 43% to a 1988 level of 564,000, Hard of Hearing fell from 87.000 in 1976 to
56.000 in 1988; Visually and Speech Impaired had similar patterns
The one category that showed growth was the area of All Other Handicap. It went from 1,306,000 to
2,934.000 in the 12 year period, representing a doubling of that number.
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