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presentationNov 13, 2014

The Next Library and the People Who Will Use It

The latest findings from the Pew Research Center’s library research and the implications of that research for the future of libraries
short readsJan 12, 2015

Will GOP-run Congress lead to more Obama vetoes? History suggests yes

Some political observers predict that Obama will be using his veto pen a lot more in his last two years in office than he did in the first six. Recent history indicates that presidents do veto more bills when both houses of Congress are controlled by the opposing party.
presentationOct 28, 2014

The Internet of Things and what it means for librarians

Many experts say the rise of embedded and wearable computing will bring the next revolution in digital technology. Lee Rainie shares the latest research from Pew about libraries and puts it into context with the expanding Internet of Things.
reportSep 10, 2014

Younger Americans’ Relationships with Public Libraries

Public library use Some 61% of Americans under age 30 have a library card, similar to the rate for the general population. Younger Americans’ rates of library usage are generally similar to that of older adults, and in the aggregate they are slightly more likely to have used a library in some form in the […]
reportSep 10, 2014

Younger Americans and Public Libraries

How those under 30 engage with libraries and think about libraries’ role in their lives and communities
reportSep 10, 2014

A Demographic Portrait of Younger Americans

Our surveys have confirmed that the demographic composition of those ages 16-29 is different from older generations. Our major 2013 survey found that younger generations are much more racially and ethnically diverse. They differ in other ways as well, particularly in terms of where they live and their general life stage. And though we cannot […]
presentationAug 18, 2014

Public library engagement in the United States

An overview of three years of research into Americans’ relationships with public libraries in the digital age.
reportSep 10, 2014

Younger Americans’ Reading Habits and Technology Use

Reading Habits Our previous research on younger Americans’ reading habits has shown that the youngest age groups are significantly more likely than older adults to read books, including print books; reading and research required for schoolwork contributes to this, along with a decline in overall reading rates for adults ages 65 and older. As a […]
reportJul 9, 2014

Public libraries and technology: From “houses of knowledge” to “houses of access”

Some 77% of Americans now think it is “very important” for public libraries to provide free access to computers and the internet to the community. (For comparison, 80% of Americans say the same thing about books.)
short readsJul 8, 2014

Public libraries and the quiz-takers who love them

The Pew Research Center recently released a library user quiz sorting Americans into different typologies based on how they use and view libraries. Here are the results.

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The Next Library and the People Who Will Use It

The Internet of Things and what it means for librarians

Younger Americans’ Relationships with Public Libraries

Younger Americans and Public Libraries

A Demographic Portrait of Younger Americans

Public library engagement in the United States

Younger Americans’ Reading Habits and Technology Use

Public libraries and technology: From “houses of knowledge” to “houses of access”

Public libraries and the quiz-takers who love them

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