Libraries and Archives
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special
focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and
its performance. Report sections include:
Sample industry report is available free online.
American Library Association
Library Studies, Issues, and Trends
http://www.ala.org/studiestrends/
Studies and fact sheets dealing with issues and trends affecting libraries including funding, technology,
and a variety of other subjects. All information is available free online.
Association of Research Libraries
ARL Statistics
http://www.arl.org/stats/annualsurveys/arlstats/
Series of annual publications that describe the collections, expenditures, staffing, and service activities
for the member libraries. Available free online.
Special Libraries Association
Information resources available from this organization include:
Special Libraries & Information Centers
http://www.sla.org
Select "Resources - Research and Surveys"
Introduction to the nature and operation of special libraries and information centers.
Research and Surveys
http://www.sla.org
Select "Resources - Research and Surveys"
Surveys deal with various aspects of special libraries. Summary data available free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Librarians
http://www.bls.gov/librarians.htm
Library Technicians and Assistants / Archivists
http://www.bls.gov/library-technicians-and-assistants.htm /
archivists.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is available free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
http://www.marketresearch.com
Search for specific terms or keywords
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Analysis Reports
Libraries and Archives
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "519120"
Industry statistics for library and archives include industry sales and sales trends, market size
and market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment
trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national,
state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia Group, Euromonitor,
and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends
and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview,
Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
Libraries and Archives
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "519120"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for library and archives.
Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business
start up versions. Sample financial reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free
online.
American Library Association
Library Operating Expenditures: A Selected Annotated Bibliography
http://www.ala.org/libraryfactsheet/
Comprehensive guide to revenue and expenditure information sources for public, college, university,
and school libraries. Available free online.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
American Library Association
Survey of Librarian Salaries
http://www.alastore.ala.org/ Search for "salaries"
Summary of salaries paid for six position categories, five library size/type categories, and four
regions of the United States.
Association of Research Libraries
Annual Salary Survey
http://www.arl.org/stats/salary/
Survey is a compilation of data covering over 12,000 professional positions in ARL libraries. Tables
display average, median, and beginning salaries; salaries by position and experience, sex, and race/ethnic
background; salaries in different geographic regions and sizes of libraries. Additional tables cover
law, medical, Canadian, and non-university research libraries. Available free online.
Special Libraries Association
Salary Surveys
http://www.sla.org
Select "Resources - Research and Surveys - Salary Surveys"
Salary data categorized by level of education, year of experience, job responsibilities, and geographic
location. Summary data available free online.
American Association of Law Libraries
Biennial Salary Survey
http://www.aallnet.org/products/pub_salary_survey.asp
Survey provides comparative salary information for law librarians, broken out (and cross-tabbed) by
position, region, gender, education, years in current position, years of library experience, and membership
in AALL.
Medical Library Association
Salary Surveys
http://www.mlanet.org/research/index.html
Salary data categorized by level of education, year of experience, job responsibilities, and geographic
location. Summary data available free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Librarians
http://www.bls.gov/librarians.htm
Library Technicians and Assistants / Archivists
http://www.bls.gov/library-technicians-and-assistants.htm /
archivists.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is available free online.
JobStar.Org Profession-Specific Salary Surveys
Libraries
http://jobstar.org/tools/salary/sal-prof.php
Compensation surveys covering industry personnel. All data is available free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, Mergerstat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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