209 Number of Central Libraries
This is one type of single outlet library (SO) or the library, which
is the operational center of a multiple-outlet library (MO or MA).
Usually all processing is centralized here and the principal collections
are housed here. Synonymous with main library.
Note: Each administrative entity may report either no central
library or one central library. No administrative entity may report
more than one central library. In the administrative entity file, this
simply means reporting “0” or “1” for central library. Where two
or more libraries are considered “centrals” for state or local
purposes, one central library and one or more branch libraries
should be reported to PLSC. If you wish to identify a central
library in the outlet file, identify the library with the largest
collection as the central library for PLSC purposes, and report all
others as branches. Where there are several co-equal outlets
and no principal collection, report all such outlets as branches,
not central libraries.
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