Douglas County Libraries is moving on up! In the 2008 Hennen's American Public Library Ratings, DCL moved from seventh to fourth place nationwide among libraries serving populations of 100,000 to 250,000. The ratings are based on statistics collected from nearly 9,000 public libraries measuring 15 factors. The focus is on circulation, staffing, materials, reference service, and funding levels. Nationwide public library statistics are collected and disseminated annually through the Federal-State Cooperative System for public library data (FSCS).

Several other Colorado library districts also placed in the rankings: Arapahoe Library District was 6th among those serving populations of 100,000 to 250,000. Among the larger libraries serving a population of 500,000 or more, Denver Public Library ranked 7 th in the nation, and Pikes Peak Library District ranked 9 th.

For more information about Hennen's American Public Library Ratings, log on to www.haplr-index.com.