Press Materials

2008

Annual Conference program discusses state of technology access in public libraries - NEW!

New issues brief examines public library Internet connectivity - NEW! 

2007

Libraries urged to participate in national study of Internet use in libraries

Public Library Funding and Technology Access Study Press Kit

Public libraries are sole source of online employment and education information for millions of Americans 

LibVibe interview regarding 2006-07 report (September 13, 2007)

ALA presents preliminary results from Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study

• Quick facts about computers in U.S. public libraries

Deadline for Public Library Funding and Technology Access survey extended to March 1

2006

ALA receives $2.6 million Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant for library funding, connectivity studies

2006 Study

Today’s Public Libraries Are Thriving Technology Hubs That Millions Rely on for First or Only Choice for Internet Access