Pew Internet Releases New Report on Library Services

The Pew Internet & American Life Project released a report today about “Library Services in the Digital Age.” In general, they discovered that the majority of respondents are aware of and value established library services, such as book lending, reference service, public access computers, and children’s reading programs. A smaller, but substantial percentage of respondents were also in favor of newer services, such as online research service, app-based access to library materials, the ability to try out new technologies at the library, and kiosk-style lending devices. But, only 22% of those surveyed said that they know about all or most of the services libraries provide. So, it appears that there is still a significant need for libraries to promote what they offer to the public. For more details, you can read the report at http://libraries.pewinternet.org/2013/01/22/Library-services/