An article in The New York Times last week (1/7/2008) cited a recent study that found library use is more prevalent among people who have Internet access at home or at work. The percentage of people with broadband access using the library was 61%, compared to 39% who did not have broadband. The study also reported that people from the 18 to 30 age group were most likely to have used the library within the last year.
One reason for this gap may be that so many library services are online. From the Austin Public Library’s website, users can search the catalog, place holds, renew titles, find full-text articles using the databases, read electronic books, ask questions by email, and sometime this spring, download books.
For the 39% without broadband access, Austin Public Library offers free public computer access, computer classes, and a very helpful Telephone Reference service (974-7400).
One reason for this gap may be that so many library services are online. From the Austin Public Library’s website, users can search the catalog, place holds, renew titles, find full-text articles using the databases, read electronic books, ask questions by email, and sometime this spring, download books.
For the 39% without broadband access, Austin Public Library offers free public computer access, computer classes, and a very helpful Telephone Reference service (974-7400).
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