This publication presents library contact information and statistics for Alabama public libraries for fiscal year 1996 (October 1, 1995-September 30, 1996). The library directory is arranged by type of library: public libraries, single-county public library systems, multi-county public library systems, and multitype library systems. Entries include library name, address, phone and fax number, e-mail address, opening hours, names of librarian and Board Chair, and membership in a library system. A cross reference list of library name and librarians is also provided. Individual library statistics include data on service outlets, staff, and hours; print and nonprint resources; income; income percentages; expenditures--salaries and materials; other expenditures; service--circulation; and service--reference and programs. The library rankings section ranks public libraries according to population by staff, total volumes, total circulation, total income, total expenditures, local per capita, and total per capita. (SWC)