...a time to remind parents and children that a library card is the most important
school supply of all.

“Site visits to 63 public libraries reveal the power of technology on staff and users.”

I just read an article in the October 2008 issue of American Libraries titled “Libraries Connect Communities.” Authors Peggy Barber and Linda Wallace share what they learned as part of the team conducting the Public Library Funding and Technology Access Study.

The study included a nationwide survey of libraries (the 2008 survey is underway now); focus groups with library employees, trustees, and users; and library site visits.

Thank you for helping the Idaho library community document our growing needs for technology and connectivity. If you are a public library director, please read on.

Did you know?

According to the 2007-2008 “Libraries Connect Communities: Public Library Funding and Technology Access Study”