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Most common use of library computers among teenagers was to do homework
Among teenagers surveyed between the ages of 14-18, 42% reported that the most common use of library computers was to do homework.
Among seniors surveyed (65 and older) living in poverty, 54 percent used public library computers for health or wellness needs.
Among seniors surveyed (65 and older) living in poverty, 54 percent used public library computers for health or wellness needs.
Many people in the current economy using public library computers and Internet connections to seek employment
Many people in the current economy are using public library computers and Internet connections seek employment or engage in other uses related to seeking employment, including learning about starting a business.
Among young adults surveyed (14–24 years of age) in households below the federal poverty line, 61% used public library computers and Internet for educational purposes.
Among young adults surveyed (14–24 years of age) in households below the federal poverty line, 61% used public library computers and Internet for educational purposes.
61% of users surveyed who used library computers for employment purposes carry out work-related research.
61% of users surveyed who used library computers for employment purposes carry out work-related research.
60% of users of library computers surveyed for health and wellness purposes are learning about diet and nutrition.
60% of users of library computers surveyed for health and wellness purposes are learning about diet and nutrition.
51% of users looking for health and wellness information surveyed use library computers and Internet connections to find out about prescription or over-the-counter medications.
51% of users looking for health and wellness information surveyed use library computers and Internet connections to find out about prescription or over-the-counter medications.
17% of health and wellness users surveyed find an online or face-to-face support group for a health concern using library computers and Internet connections.
17% of health and wellness users surveyed find an online or face-to-face support group for a health concern using library computers and Internet connections.
74% surveyed use library computers and Internet resources to learn about reducing or better managing their debt.
74% of those surveyed used the library computers and Internet resources to learn about getting out of debt (2.1 million people) and used the information they found through the library’s online services to reduce or better manage their debt.
Library computer users researching about a disease, illness, or medical condition; learning about diet and nutrition; and learning about medical procedures.
83% of library computer users surveyed reported doing research about a disease, illness, or medical condition; 60% logged on to learn about diet and nutrition; and 53% used the library computers to learn about a medical procedure.
