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.
Southeastern Region
South Carolina valuation of library services
The total direct and indirect return on investment for every $1 expended on the state's public libraries by SC state and local governments is $4.48--almost 350%! (p.5)
The extent taxpayers in South Carolina feel the public library contributes to their economic well-being
Among the findings are indications that the public library:
- 49% of business users indicated that they obtained most of the business/research information from their public library
- 78% of business users indicated that information obtained from the public library contributed to the success of their business
- 59% of personal investors said they obtained the information needed for making investment decisions from their public library
- 48% said "definitely" the investment information at the public library had contributed to their financial well-being and 34% said "somewhat"
Intangible and indirect benefits of the library
The public library provides important intangible and indirect benefits and has become increasingly vital in this era because of the reliance on - and expectation of - public access to networked information services and resources. As the nation and the world continue to move into the networked invironment with increased access to a broad range of digital information, one may reasonably expect additional economic benefits to result from networked services and programs in the public library. (p.225)
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