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Most important services for libraries to offer in the U.S. as of October 2012
Most important services for libraries to offer in the U.S. as of October 2012
Most important services for libraries to offer in the United States as of October 2012
by Statista Research Department,
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Jan 22, 2013
This statistic shows the most important services for libraries to offer in the United States as of October 2012. During the survey, 77 percent of respondents said it was very important that libraries offered free access to computers and the internet.
Most important services for libraries to offer in the United States as of October 2012
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| Very important | Somewhat important | |
|---|---|---|
| Librarians to help people find info | 80% | 16% |
| Borrowing books | 80% | 15% |
| Free access to computers and the internet | 77% | 18% |
| Quiet study spaces for adults and children | 76% | 19% |
| Programs and classes for children and teens | 74% | 21% |
| Research resources such as free databases | 73% | 20% |
| Job/career resources | 67% | 22% |
| Free events/activities | 63% | 30% |
| Free public meeting spaces | 49% | 36% |
| Very important | Somewhat important | |
|---|---|---|
| Librarians to help people find info | 80% | 16% |
| Borrowing books | 80% | 15% |
| Free access to computers and the internet | 77% | 18% |
| Quiet study spaces for adults and children | 76% | 19% |
| Programs and classes for children and teens | 74% | 21% |
| Research resources such as free databases | 73% | 20% |
| Job/career resources | 67% | 22% |
| Free events/activities | 63% | 30% |
| Free public meeting spaces | 49% | 36% |
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by Statista Research Department,
last edited
Jan 22, 2013
This statistic shows the most important services for libraries to offer in the United States as of October 2012. During the survey, 77 percent of respondents said it was very important that libraries offered free access to computers and the internet.
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- January 2013
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- October 15 to November 10, 2012
- Number of respondents
- 2,252 respondents
- Age group
- 16 years and older
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
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- United States
- Survey time period
- October 15 to November 10, 2012
- Number of respondents
- 2,252 respondents
- Age group
- 16 years and older
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
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