Libraries’ strengths In addition to asking our online panel of library staff members about various services that libraries do offer or might offer in the future, we also asked about what they considered to be libraries’ strengths. One common theme was libraries’ role as a community center, and their connection to patrons and other local […]
In addition to asking people how they use their local public libraries, we also asked them about how much they felt they know about the different services and programs their library offers. We also examined how important Americans feel various library services are to their communities, and explored what sort of activities and resources people […]
How likely Americans say they would be to use the following resources at public libraries
Some 73% of Americans ages 16 and over say there are places in their community where they can access the internet or use a computer for free.[2. numoffset=”2″ The American Library Association reports that 62% of libraries report they are the only source of free public access to computers and the Internet in their communities. […]
We asked people whether they would use a variety of possible new activities and features at libraries. Our list was weighted towards services that are rooted in technology and allow more tech-related interactions with libraries and at them.
The following tables show demographic breakdowns for the following questions. Please note percentages are not reported when n < 100 for that subgroup (due to form split). q10: I’m going to read you a list of services that public libraries often provide to the public. Please tell me how important, if at all, you think it […]
Three quarters say it is very important that public libraries offer free access to computers and the internet.
