More Libraries Rated; 63 New Stars Identified! The LJ Index of Public Library Service 2010, Library Journal's national rating of public libraries, identifies 258 "star" libraries. Created by Ray Lyons and Keith Curry Lance, and based on 2008 data from the IMLS, it rates 7,407 public libraries. The top libraries in each group get five, four, or three stars. All included libraries, stars or not, can use their scores to learn from their peers, expand service to their communities, and advocate for support.
A print version of this edition of the LJ Index of Public Library Service was featured in the October 1, 2010 issue of Library Journal.
