Leadership
Rick Boucher
Honorary Chairman
Bruce P. Mehlman
Co-Chairman
Jamal Simmons
Co-Chairman
Tracey Sawicki
Executive Director
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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.
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.
46% of employed users surveyed used library computers to work on their resumes.
46% of employed users surveyed used library computers to work on their resumes.
76% of users utilizing a library computer or Internet connection for employment purposes were doing so specifically for job opportunities.
76% of employment users used a library’s computer or Internet connection specifically for their job opportunities.
In 2009, more than 26 million people used public library computers to get government or legal information or to access government services.
In 2009, more than 26 million people used public library computers to get government or legal information or to access government services.