Sunday, January 16, 2005

Our city library (Allentown, PA) does pretty well in the couches, computers, and helpful staff areas. Wireless broadband, remote access, and movie screening  - not yet. How Well Is Your Library Serving these Kids?. Millennials & Libraries “…When asked how frequently they used their local public libraries, most reported that they didn't read books for leisure that much (but they do read lots of magazines!) and don't use their libraries that often (there were two notable exceptions -- both young women who said they used their public libraries because they loved to read but couldn't afford to buy books or magazines). When asked what would draw them into their public libraries, they all said the following: Wireless internet access Remote/electronic access to all library materials A more comfortable environment -- couches, coffee, and food all ranked highly "More staff who are helpful and who show you where stuff is" -- a direct quote Better marketing -- tell the public about what you've got going on! More choices in materials A movie screening room (this recommendation from an aspiring filmmaker, who was also the only panellist to indicate an interest in becoming a librarian)” [Pop Goes the Library] [The Shifted Librarian] 3:56:53 PM  comment []  Trackback []

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