“Vancouver Island Regional Library published their economic impact study in July 2016, with the following findings:
- The full economic impact of Vancouver Island Regional Library in 2015 was $94,783,558
- For every $1 invested, customers receive $5.36 in value
- ROI is 335%
- Value per open hour: $1,107.73
Vancouver Island Regional Library serves a population of 430,000 citizens across 77,000 square kilometers, through 39 branches and an expert staff of 391 people.
Access:
- Assessing the Economic Impact of Vancouver Island Regional Library on our Member Communities
- VIRL Economic Impact of Your Library infographic“