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
Research analyst Kathryn Zickuhr discussed key findings from the Pew Research Center’s multi-year study of public libraries, as well as larger trends in how Americans use technology.
Kathryn Zickuhr discussed Pew Research’s data on reading, writing, and research in the digital age at the edUi 2013 plenary talk.
More social media users are adding location information to their posts, and most smartphone owners use location-based information services.
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.
Parents of minor children have a special relationship with libraries. Most believe libraries are very important for their children and provide extra resources that are not available at home.
A survey of Advanced Placement and National Writing Project teachers finds that teens’ research habits are changing in the digital age
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
Slides about teen content creators, shown at The Power of Youth Voice: What Kids Learn When They Create With Digital Media.
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