Press materials
2012
- Libraries Connect Communities Press Kit
- Study: US Libraries strive to provide innovative technology services despite budget cuts
- Key study results and findings, 2011-2012 ( . pdf)
- Infographic: U.S. Public Libraries Weather the Storm
- Additional graphics from 2011-2012 study
2011
- Libraries urged to participate in national study of Internet use and funding
- Libraries Connect Communities 2010-2011 Press Kit
- Study: Libraries report demand up for computers, job resources; budget cuts limit access
- Key study results and findings, 2010-2011 (.pdf)
2010
- Study: Libraries report increased use of e-government, job resources; reduced operating hours
- Key Study Results and Findings, 2009-2010
2009
- Libraries Connect Communities 2008-2009 Press Kit
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation renews grant to ALA for public library technology study
- Roles of public library technology in supporting E-government highlighted in new issues brief
- Panel shares strategies for sustaining technology access in tough economy July 11
- Roles of public library technology in supporting education, learning highlighted in new issues brief
- Online job-seeking focus of new issues brief
- Study: Public libraries challenged to meet patron needs for high-speed Internet access
- Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA) survey FY 09 - state funding data press release
- FY 09 State Funding for Public Libraries - a survey of Chief Officers of State Library Agencies for the upcoming Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study
2008
- Libraries Connect Communities 2007-2008 Press Kit
- Public libraries report double-digit growth in Internet services in one year
- Annual Conference program discusses state of technology access in public libraries
- New issues brief examines public library Internet connectivity
- Key Study Results and Findings, 2008-2009
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
- 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
- Today’s Public Libraries Are Thriving Technology Hubs That Millions Rely on for First or Only Choice for Internet Access
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