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Gregory Gilpin
Unequal Access: How Public Library Closures Affect Educational Performance
Topics: Families and CommunitiesLocal public institutions, such as public libraries, offer access to low-cost educational resources, potentially mitigating human capital investment disparities. However, from 2008 to 2019, 766 public library outlets closed across the US, reducing access to these critical resources. This study… more →
The Returns to Public Library Investment
Topics: Families and CommunitiesLocal governments spend over 12 billion dollars annually funding the operation of 15,000 public libraries in the United States. This funding supports widespread library use: more than 50% of Americans visit public libraries each year. But despite extensive public investment in libraries,… more →