Overview
ASERL collects annual statistics from its member libraries to aid them in bench-marking their operations.  ASERL replicates the annual statistical survey as established by ARL. Libraries that belong to both ASERL and ARL do not need to submit data to ASERL; we have a longstanding data-sharing agreement with ARL that eliminates the need to re-key the data for ASERL-ARL libraries.

Using LibPAS for ASERL Statistics — Data Submission & Advanced Reporting Tools

ASERL members agree to use LibPAS/ACRLMetrics software from Counting Opinions as a means of gathering our members’ annual statistical data.
NOTE:  ASERL libraries that also belong to the Association of Research Libraries do NOT need to submit their data to ASERL using this tool.  ASERL receives those data from ARL.

• To log into the ASERL portal, go to http://aserl.countingopinions.com.
• If you need help with your login name or password for this portal, please contact John Burger.
• Other technical/support questions can be directed to aserlsupport@countingopinions.com. 
• To view ASERL’s web tutorial on data entry and basic reporting functions (updated September 2018), please see https://vimeo.com/292377458
• To view ASERL’s web tutorial on creating reports using ACRL Library Trend data, please see https://vimeo.com/216902224.
• Reporting documentation / descriptions are also available at https://acrl.countingopinions.com/docs/acrl/Report_Documentation_ACRLMetrics.pdf
• For instructions on creating private notes within LibPAS, please see http://bit.ly/16JVw7m

ASERL Statistical Data Backfiles

• Fall 2018 Statistical Index (xls format)
• Fall 2017 Statistical Index (xls format)
• Fall 2016 Statistical Index (xls format) (updated July 2017)
• Fall 2015 Statistical Index (xls format)
• Fall 2014 Statistical Index (xls format) (updated Jan 2016)
• Fall 2013 Statistical Index (xlsx format)
• Fall 2012 Statistical Index (xlsx format)
• Fall 2011 Statistical Index (xlsx format)
• Fall 2010 Statistical Index (xls format)
• Fall 2009 Statistical Index (xls format)
• Fall 2008 Statistical Index (xls format)
• Fall 2007 Statistical Index (xls format)
• Fall 2006 Statistical Index (xls format)
• Fall 2005 Statistical Index (xls format)
• Fall 2004 Statistical Index (xls format)
• Fall 2003 Statistical Index (xls format)
• Fall 2002 Statistical Index (xls format)
• Fall 2001 Statistical Index (xls format)
• Fall 2000 Statistical Index (xls format)
• Fall 1999 Statistical Index (xls format)

STATISTICS ARCHIVE. Available in PDF format only.  Some files are missing below.  Contributions of additional digitized backfiles are welcome.  Please contact John Burger for more information.

• Fall 1998 data, cover sheet (PDF format)
• Fall 1997 data, cover sheet
• Fall 1996 data, cover sheet (PDF format)
• Fall 1995 data, cover sheet (PDF format)
• Fall 1994 data, cover sheet (PDF format)
• Fall 1993 data, cover sheet (PDF format)
• Fall 1992 data, cover sheet (PDF format)
• Fall 1991 data, cover sheet (PDF format)