ALA’s 2011 Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study was released today. According to the press release: “more than two-thirds (67 percent) of libraries offer access to e-books, up 12 percent from two years ago.” These numbers fall right in line with the recent Library Journal & School Library Journal e-book survey. They reported that 72% of public libraries offer e-books.
The ALA Study has multiple pieces available for download. They include:
American Libraries Digital Supplement Summer 2011
Executive Summary (.pdf)
Library Funding Landscape (.pdf)
Library Technology Landscape (.pdf)
State Summaries (.pdf)
Reports from the Field (.pdf)
Appendix A: 2010-2011 Public Library Funding & Technology Access Survey Questionnaire
Appendix B: Interview Questions
Appendix C: California public library interview participants
Appendix D: Oklahoma public library interview participants
