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2008-2009 Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study now online

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Hat tip to the FL-LIB listserv for forwarding this gem...

The American Library Association (ALA) released a new report today on the technology opportunities and challenges faced by U.S. public libraries in the wake of the economic recession. "Libraries Connect Communities 3: Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study 2008-2009" found that "more than 71% of all libraries (and 79% of rural libraries) report they are the only source of free access to computers and the Internet in their communities. Sixty-six percent of public libraries rank job-seeking services among the most crucial online services they offer ? up from 44% two years ago. Eighty percent of libraries report helping patrons connect with government information and services ? including unemployment forms, Food Stamps and tax information ? online."

View additonal details regardng the study at http://www.ala.org/ala/research/initiatives/plftas/2008_2009/index.cfm

Find state data here:

http://www.ala.org/ala/research/initiatives/plftas/2008_2009/statesummaries.cfm

Note: All public libraries are being invited to take the 2009-2010 survey. Deadline is November 6, 2009.

Full post as published by novalawcity on September 16, 2009 (boomark / email).