IPEDS collects information on collections, services, and expenditures at libraries at degree-granting institutions.

Data collected include:

• Counts of books, media, serials, and database collection held in the physical and digital/electronic form;
• Physical circulation and digital/electronic usage;
• Interlibrary loan services; and
• Library expenditures.

Institutions with annual library expenditures less than $100,000 are only required to report collections, circulations, and services information.

• Academic Libraries Information Center
• NCES blog post on the Future of Libraries
• The History and Origins of Survey Items (2022–23 Update)
• Timing of IPEDS Data Collection
• Student Cohorts and Subgroups in IPEDS

• All Frequently Asked Questions

• Provides an overview of the survey component
• Discusses how to report data for institutions sharing all or partial resources
• "Expenses"
• Discusses the reporting of electronic and digital materials
• Explains what is defined as a serial and how to report serials in collection and circulation/usage