Value of public libraries in today's world i
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VALUE OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN TODAY’S WORLDHeather J. KetronLoudoun County Public Library
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Value of Public Libraries in Today’s World
1. Pew Internet & American Life Project
2. Community Examples
3. Questions?
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People talk about interests, but do what they value!
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Who values public libraries? What do they value about libraries?
Pew Research Center, 2012
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Research
•“fact tank”•Series of 5 reports•Focus groups•Surveys of library users, non-users, and librarians•Parents, Children, Libraries, and Reading November 2012 (4th. Report)
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Focus on parents
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Survey says …
84% believe libraries instill a love of reading
97% think the library’s educational programs are important
86% of parents with incomes below $50,000 think libraries are very important
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Doing what they value … at the library!
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Survey Says …
•81% report that libraries offer resources and access to information they can’t get at home
•77% of children who visited the library did so to do school work
•86% of parents think libraries should definitely offer free early literacy programs (we do!)
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Parents place a strong personal value …
… The importance they assign to reading and access to knowledge in their children’s lives
… Their engaged support of library services and programs that help instill a love of reading and learning.
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Doing what they value … at the library!
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Survey Says …
•73% of parents have a library card
•62% are eager to see new tech-orientated services
•Low-income parents are more likely to use new tech-services• Attend a class to download an e-book
(44%)• Use an e-reader already loaded (40%)• Digital media lab (40%)
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Public libraries are at the forefront …
Bridging the digital divide, working to ensure all – parents and children – participate in the digital age
Providing learning opportunities outside of the classroom
With librarians as de-facto digital literacy corps
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Doing what they value … at the library!
Use many different library services – borrowing books; accessing the Internet; DVDs; e-books.
Would like to embrace more innovative technology services
Include low-income parents who have an even greater value on library staff & services (88%) and new tech-orientated services
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What is the value of public libraries in today’s world?
•Cultivate a lifelong love of books, learning, and community engagement
•Provide vital learning opportunities and resources
•Access to library services and tech-orientated services