Reasons for using computers in public libraries in the United Kingdom (UK) 2012
What are the main reasons you have chosen to use computers, internet and software at public libraries in the last 12 months?
This statistic displays the main reasons UK respondents gave for using computers, internet or software at public libraries as of 2012. The most common reasons for using technology at public libraries was for free internet acccess, at 34 percent of respondents who used public access computers in libraries.
What are the main reasons you have chosen to use computers, internet and software at public libraries in the last 12 months?
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| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Free internet access | 34% |
| No other option for computer access | 25% |
| No other option for internet access | 16% |
| To work or be with friends or other people | 9% |
| Faster internet than at home or work | 7% |
| Better computer hardware/software than at home or work | 4% |
| To get help from library staff | 3% |
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