Press materials

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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