Sault Ste. Marie Library Research Report: The Value of the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library
Authors
Broad, Dr. Gayle
Parr, Amanda
Turda, Adela
Issue Date
2008-05-01
Type
Technical Report
Language
en
Keywords
Public libraries , Social Return on Investment , SROI , Community development
Alternative Title
Building Strong and Vibrant Communities: The Value of Sault Ste. Marie’s Public Library
Abstract
The Sault Ste. Marie Public Library and NORDIK Institute collaborated together to determine the Social Return on Investment (SROI) of the Public Library on the City of Sault Ste. Marie. The study demonstrated that the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library branches respond to the neighbourhoods in which they are located and are highly valued by community members, businesses, and service organizations. The research shows that the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library creates almost 100 jobs, generates more than $4.5 million in economic returns to the community through its programs and circulation, and is valued at $603 for every open hour. The Library supported the overall health and well-being of the community through early childhood development; increased literacy; and decreased social isolation for all strata of society.
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Citation
Publisher
Nordik Institute