Younger Americans and Public Libraries
How those under 30 engage with libraries and think about libraries’ role in their lives and communities
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
How those under 30 engage with libraries and think about libraries’ role in their lives and communities
More social media users are adding location information to their posts, and most smartphone owners use location-based information services.
Seven in ten American adults have a high-speed broadband connection at home. Another one in ten Americans lack home broadband but do own a smartphone.
15% of American adults do not use the internet at all, and another 9% of adults use the internet but not at home.
Americans ages 16-29 are heavy technology users, including in using computers and internet at libraries. At the same time, most still read and borrow printed books, and value a mix of traditional and technological library services.
While increased internet adoption and the rise of mobile connectivity have reduced many gaps in technology access over the past decade, for some groups digital disparities still remain
74% of smartphone owners use their phone to get real-time location-based information, and 18% use a geosocial service to “check in” to certain locations or share their location with friends
55% of smartphone owners use their phones to get location-based directions or recommendations, while geosocial services and location-tagging features are less popular.
How American teens navigate the new world of “digital citizenship”
Women maintain their foothold on social networking site use, and older Americans are still coming aboard. Most users describe their experiences in positive terms.
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