Libraries' increasingly important role as a technology provider

A majority of public libraries, 67%, report that they are the only free source of computer and Internet access for the communities they serve.

Reference:

Perceptions of libraries, 2010 : context and community : a report to the OCLC membership

Geographic Region:

Midwestern Region

Northeastern Region

Southeastern Region

Southwestern Region

Age Group:

0-5 (preschool)

13-18 (high school)

6-12 (elementary/middle school)

Type of Library:

Category:

Create and Strengthen Communities

Enrichment by Personal Learning and Recreation

Social Role of the Library