Tag: Libraries in the Digital Age

New Pew Report on the Value of Public Libraries in Communities

This morning Pew Internet & American Life released the latest report on libraries in the digital age. "How Americans Value Public Libraries in Their Communities" reports on the value of libraries services to their community. The vast majority of Americans ages 16 and older say that public libraries play an important role in their communities: 95% … Continue reading New Pew Report on the Value of Public Libraries in Communities →

What Can We Learn From Pew’s Changing World of Librarians

Lee Raine's April 24, 2013 presentation to DC/SLA The presentation includes 3 technology revolutions and their impact on libraries: broadband internet access, mobile access, and the digital revolution. Plus some megatakeaways from Pew's research on libraries in the digital age. Some of it is good news and some of it looks like areas of opportunity. … Continue reading What Can We Learn From Pew’s Changing World of Librarians →

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (and the Interesting) of Libraries and eBooks – Pew’s Latest Report

This morning at 12:01 am Pew released their new report on the role of libraries in the digital age – title Libraries, patrons and ebooks. You can read the full report here and I encourage you to do so, there is a great deal of good data there. I've pulled out some data that I … Continue reading The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (and the Interesting) of Libraries and eBooks – Pew’s Latest Report →