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reportMay 1, 2013

Parents, Children, Libraries, and Reading

Parents say libraries are very important places for their children because reading is a key part of parent-child interactions and libraries provide extra resources not available in their homes
reportMay 1, 2013

Parents, Children, Libraries, and Reading: Select quotes from parents and library staff

In addition to the statistics included in our report, we also asked parents and librarians from around the country about their thoughts on various library services for parents and children. These quotes are from in-person and online focus groups of library patrons and staff, as well as an online questionnaire of library staff members.
short readsMay 28, 2013

In a digital age, parents value printed books for their kids

Parents who have young children at home are a relatively tech-savvy group. They are more likely than other adults to have computers, internet access, smartphones, and tablet computers. They are also more likely than adults without children to read e-books. But as parents adapt new reading habits for themselves on electronic devices, the data show that print books remain important when it comes to their children.
presentationMay 7, 2013

The Power and Relevance of Libraries

At the American Library Association’s National Library Legislative Day, Pew Internet Director Lee Rainie will discuss 11 key takeaways from the Project’s libraries research.
reportJun 3, 2013

Mapping Mediterranean Misery

The closer the country is to the outer edge of the spider graph, the more negative its attitudes are; the closer it is to the center of the graph, the more positive its attitudes are. To see more countries, select in the legend below. [js_interactive id=”global-unhappiness” path=”prc/2013/global-unhappiness/index” libraries=”highcharts,highcharts-more”]
short readsApr 18, 2013

Even in the Digital Age, Many Library Patrons Say Traditional Uses Are Important

About seven-in-ten of those who used a library over a 12 month period did so to borrow print books or to browse the shelves.
presentationApr 24, 2013

The changing world of librarians

Lee Rainie discussed the Project’s latest research about how people use technology and how people use libraries, and the implications of this work for libraries.
short readsJun 26, 2013

On Stonewall anniversary, a reminder of how much public opinion has changed

As the Supreme Court issued a key legal victory to same-sex marriage supporters today with its ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act, it’s worth looking back to an event that sparked a new discussion of homosexual issues – the Stonewall riots that occurred in New York City this week in 1969.
presentationApr 9, 2013

The 10 Most Important Insights from Pew Internet’s Library Research

Director Lee Rainie spoke at the Computer in Libraries 2013 Conference on Tuesday’s event, during its “Innovative & Awesome Tech” session.
short readsJun 6, 2013

Cell phone ownership hits 91% of adults

For the first time, the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project has found that cell phone ownership among adults has exceeded 90%. Cell phones are now being used by 91% of adults, according to the survey conducted between April 17 and May 19 of 2,252 adults. While the adoption figures are stunning by […]

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Parents, Children, Libraries, and Reading

Parents, Children, Libraries, and Reading: Select quotes from parents and library staff

In a digital age, parents value printed books for their kids

The Power and Relevance of Libraries

Mapping Mediterranean Misery

Even in the Digital Age, Many Library Patrons Say Traditional Uses Are Important

The changing world of librarians

The 10 Most Important Insights from Pew Internet’s Library Research

Cell phone ownership hits 91% of adults

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