Performance Details
Mission
To provide access to government information; to collect, organize, preserve, and make available materials that document the history of the state; and to promote the development of libraries, archives and museums statewide.
Core Services
- Provide access to the Alaska State Libraries, Archives and Museums programs and services
- Promote educational opportunities for the development of Libraries, Archives and Museums statewide
- Continue to collect and manage for the care of objects and documents that represent the peoples and history of Alaska
 Mission Results
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Core Services
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| A: Increase usage of Alaska State Libraries, Archives and Museums services and programs Details > |
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| A1: Provide access to the Alaska State Libraries, Archives and Museums programs and services Details > | |
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Mission Results |
Core Services
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| B: Increase capacity, skills and professional development for staff and management of Libraries, Archives and Museums Details > |
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| B1: Promote educational opportunities for the development of Libraries, Archives and Museums statewide Details > | |
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Core Services
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| C: Ensure state historical acquisitions and documents are preserved Details > |
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| C1: Continue to collect and manage for the care of objects and documents that represent the peoples and history of Alaska Details > | |
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Performance Detail
| A:
Result - Increase usage of Alaska State Libraries, Archives and Museums services and programs |
| A1:
Core Service - Provide access to the Alaska State Libraries, Archives and Museums programs and services |
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Target #1: Increase the number of patrons served and items circulated at the Talking Book Center
Analysis of results and challenges: The Talking Book Center (TBC) is a partnership between the Library of Congress' National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) and the Alaska State Library. Serving the entire state, the Talking Book Center provides library services for patrons who are visually impaired or physically handicapped to the extent that they cannot read standard print materials.
Circulation includes digital and cassette audio books and large print books mailed from the TBC to patrons statewide.
Patrons are converting to digital media. NLS has stopped producing any new books in cassette format and since every new patron who signs up for service with the TBC is sent only the digital talking book machine and digital books. The TBC sets up accounts for patrons to download books and magazines directly from NLS and contracts for service with the Utah State Library for Alaska patrons who wish to receive books and magazines in Braille.
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Target #2: Provide reference services at the Libraries, Archives and Museums
Number of Reference Questions Answered
| Fiscal Year |
Library |
Archives |
Museums |
Total All Divisions |
| FY 2012 |
13,079
+28.55%
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445
-28.11%
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699
-12.73%
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14,223
+22.68%
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| FY 2011 |
10,174
+1.87%
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619
-2.21%
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801
-31.95%
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11,594
-1.72%
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| FY 2010 |
9,987
+58.1%
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633
-6.91%
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1,177
-3.21%
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11,797
+43.64%
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| FY 2009 |
6,317
-21.45%
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680
+9.5%
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1,216
-37.16%
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8,213
-22.5%
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| FY 2008 |
8,042
+18.2%
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621
+100.32%
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1,935
+101.77%
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10,598
+31.28%
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| FY 2007 |
6,804
0%
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310
-12.18%
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959
+12.69%
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8,073
+570.51%
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| FY 2006 |
0
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353
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851
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1,204
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Analysis of results and challenges: Each section of the Division answers reference questions in its own way. Archives and Museum reference questions frequently result in lengthy research whereas answering Library reference questions can be either time-consuming or brief. This is because the general public primarily asks reference questions at a library, but typically only dedicated researchers or curators know that answers can also be obtained at Archives and Museums; thus, the disparity in numbers of questions answered by section.
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Target #3: Increase the number of annual visitors to the Alaska State Museums
Methodology: Academic Programs = Pre-k through University levels
Museum Visitors includes school groups
Traveling exhibitions visit counts are not included in the Museum Visitors count
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Number of Visitors to Alaska State Museums
| Fiscal Year |
Academic Programs |
Youth Art Activities |
Museum Visitors |
Traveling Exhibitions |
Total |
| FY 2012 |
3,122
+11.42%
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256
-57.69%
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69,358
+23.35%
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72,076
+38.07%
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144,812
+29.48%
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| FY 2011 |
2,802
-19.37%
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605
-62.31%
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56,227
-2.94%
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52,203
-2.64%
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111,837
-4.11%
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| FY 2010 |
3,475
+7.85%
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1,605
+216.57%
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57,928
-7.67%
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53,621
+158.8%
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116,629
+33.77%
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| FY 2009 |
3,222
-23.47%
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507
+113.03%
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62,741
+8.73%
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20,719
+16.21%
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87,189
+9.01%
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| FY 2008 |
4,210
+39.77%
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238
+27.27%
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57,702
-2.76%
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17,829
+15.8%
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79,979
+2.63%
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| FY 2007 |
3,012
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187
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59,337
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15,396
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77,932
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Analysis of results and challenges: The Alaska State Museums sponsors a number of academic programs, grant-supported youth art programs and traveling exhibitions related to our mission.
Activities and programs relate to exhibitions. For example, in 2012, a number of talks and speaker panels were related to the World War II exhibits.
Traveling exhibitions are mounted on cruise ships and introduce tourists to the history of Alaska. Perhaps the displays also entice tourists to visit the museums and historical displays in the area.
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Target #4: Increase website access for the Alaska State Libraries, Archives and Museums
Website Visits to the Alaska State Libraries, Archives and Museums
| Fiscal Year |
Library Alaskana |
Archives |
Museum |
| FY 2012 |
287,099
-11.46%
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142,480
+48.45%
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294,698
+11.38%
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| FY 2011 |
324,260
-15.35%
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95,977
-17.58%
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264,598
+9.54%
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| FY 2010 |
383,082
+114.44%
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116,449
+49.07%
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241,551
+1.84%
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| FY 2009 |
178,640
+3.77%
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78,119
-8.99%
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237,181
-23.07%
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| FY 2008 |
172,149
-8.92%
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85,836
+2.48%
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308,294
+0.48%
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| FY 2007 |
189,008
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83,760
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306,821
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Analysis of results and challenges: The Libraries, Archives and Museums (LAM) webpages cover resources available for cultural interest, show items in the various collections, highlight special programs, offer online exhibitions, point students to resources for study or homework assistance, assist state employees with resources that help them do their jobs, provide grant applications for libraries, archives and museums statewide, and much more.
Web visits to the Division pages show a generally upward trend over the years. Although located physically in Juneau, the web’s very wide reach is a vital tool in the LAM mission to reach out statewide, nationally and internationally with Alaskan information.
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Target #5: Increase the number of Alaskana objects available online
Methodology: • "Guides to Alaska Collections" are finding aids and other resources that describe materials held by Alaska State Library's Historical Collections.
• "State Documents" counts digitized and born-digital Alaska State publications archived online.
• Beginning in 2012, "Alaska's Digital Archives" counts the number of images and items contributed by the entire division, rather than just the State Library, to the statewide Alaska Digital Archives project.
• Total Alaskana Online is the sum of the number of Guides to Alaskana Collections, State Documents and the Alaska Digital Archives.
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Alaskana Available Online
| Fiscal Year |
Guides to AK Collections |
State Documents |
Alaska Digital Archives |
Total |
| FY 2012 |
1,555
+26.84%
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5,981
+10.68%
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18,597
+13.6%
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26,133
+13.62%
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| FY 2011 |
1,226
+1.66%
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5,404
+11.26%
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16,370
+13.6%
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23,000
+12.32%
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| FY 2010 |
1,206
+6.07%
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4,857
+7.5%
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14,410
+5.9%
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20,477
+6.31%
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| FY 2009 |
1,137
+48.43%
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4,518
+6.86%
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13,607
+10.82%
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19,262
-4.99%
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| FY 2008 |
766
0%
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4,228
+6.79%
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12,279
+24.46%
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20,273
+46.64%
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| FY 2007 |
0
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3,959
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9,866
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13,825
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Analysis of results and challenges: The number and variety of Alaska-related materials mounted on the division website continues to increase. Reference personnel can refer patrons to the web object rather than pulling out the original item, thus preserving endangered, fragile materials. The Archives’ Exxon Valdez Litigation Files grant project contributed over 500 items in 2012.
The Alaska State Publications Program is charged with providing no-fee, permanent public access to the publicly funded materials produced by state agencies for Alaskans regardless of format. Born-digital documents are preserved on a library server. Often the library provides access to more agency periodical material than is available at the issuing agency web site.
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Result - Increase capacity, skills and professional development for staff and management of Libraries, Archives and Museums |
| B1:
Core Service - Promote educational opportunities for the development of Libraries, Archives and Museums statewide |
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Target #1: Provide professional development and training events for Libraries, Archives and Museums staff statewide
Methodology: • Libraries includes: OWL training events, conferences, seminar/webinar attendance, technical assistance
• Archives includes: Attendance at seminars and in-person instruction
• Museums includes: site visits, individual requests for technical support, and seminar/webinar attendance
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Number of Participants in Professional Development and Training Events
| Fiscal Year |
LIbraries |
Archives |
Museums |
Total |
| FY 2012 |
1,087
-23.61%
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622
-10.76%
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1,145
-12.06%
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2,854
-16.6%
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| FY 2011 |
1,423
+22.78%
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697
-42.68%
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1,302
-47.52%
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3,422
-29.53%
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| FY 2010 |
1,159
+34.92%
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1,216
+340.58%
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2,481
+0.32%
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4,856
+34.59%
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| FY 2009 |
859
-28.65%
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276
+165.38%
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2,473
+13.08%
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3,608
+3.23%
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| FY 2008 |
1,204
-8.09%
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104
-37.35%
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2,187
+91.67%
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3,495
+33.55%
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| FY 2007 |
1,310
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166
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1,141
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2,617
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Analysis of results and challenges: Education is at the heart of Libraries, Archives and Museums (LAM), and LAM staff is very highly-trained in their professions. Each section offers a number of educational events to museums, archives and library workers each year. Through grants and state funding, using in-person, conference attendance and online training tools, LAM strives to educate constituents statewide to help them in their efforts to preserve the history and cultural materials of Alaska.
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Result - Ensure state historical acquisitions and documents are preserved |
| C1:
Core Service - Continue to collect and manage for the care of objects and documents that represent the peoples and history of Alaska |
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Target #1: Ensure state historical documents are preserved and available to the public
Libraries, Archives and Museums Acquisitions
| Fiscal Year |
Library Alaskana Titles |
Records Dispositions |
Museum Objects |
Total |
| FY 2012 |
64,376
+2.67%
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439
-11.85%
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36,375
+0.36%
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101,190
+1.76%
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| FY 2011 |
62,699
+3.17%
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498
+129.49%
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36,246
+0.04%
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99,443
+2.29%
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| FY 2010 |
60,772
+3.28%
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217
-47.96%
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36,230
+0.31%
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97,219
+1.93%
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| FY 2009 |
58,844
+6.83%
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417
-11.84%
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36,119
-0.18%
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95,380
+3.97%
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| FY 2008 |
55,080
+4.84%
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473
+22.86%
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36,183
+0.14%
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91,736
+3.01%
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| FY 2007 |
52,536
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385
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36,133
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89,054
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Analysis of results and challenges: Library acquisitions increase steadily each year; Museums objects increase very slowly because acquisitions are often by donation and because of the high cost to purchase artifacts. Archives Records Dispositions vary according to the needs of State agencies. For all sections of the Libraries, Archives and Museums, storage is a concern: collections are overcrowded and the safety and care of the collections is at risk in non-controlled environments built for different purposes. The State Libraries, Archives and Museums facility will provide great benefit to the preservation of Alaskan history.
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Current as of December 18, 2012
