Multnomah County Library Tops List Of Nation’s Busiest Libraries

Darci Chapman writes “According to a recent report issued by the Public Library Association, Multnomah County Library ranks No. 1 in annual circulation of books among all public libraries serving populations of 500,000 to 1 million. In 2002, residents checked out 16.1 million items-or over 24 books for every man, woman and child in Multnomah County, an outstanding indicator that our library system is one of the nation’s busiest. ”

Yes, this is the same library system where there’s controversy over the newly hired director’s (Molly Raphael) salary.

Entire story is here.”