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PEW Study on Libraries and Learning

by Compendium News Staff | Apr 8, 2016 | Resources of Interest

Sixty-two percent of local libraries offer online career or job related resources, 35% of local libraries offer GED prep courses and materials and 33% offer programs on starting a new business. Although seventy-six percent of adults say libraries serve the learning...
State of Privacy in America and Privacy Tools

State of Privacy in America and Privacy Tools

by Compendium News Staff | Jan 29, 2016 | Resources of Interest

The PEW Research Center’s State of Privacy in America finds that 86% of internet users have taken steps online to “remove or mask their digital footprints, but many say they would like to do more or are unaware of tools they could use.”  Read more....

PEW Results on Technology Device Ownership in 2015

by Compendium News Staff | Oct 29, 2015 | Data, Resources of Interest

According to the PEW Research Center, 78% of adults under 30 own a laptop or desktop computer.  This has decreased from 88% in 2010.  Read more about device ownership.

PEW Survey Results

by Compendium News Staff | Oct 21, 2015 | Data, Resources of Interest

This year’s PEW Survey finds that young adults 18-29 were more likely to have a read a book over the past year than older Americans.  Read more about this year’s survey results.  

PEW Research Report on What People Want from Public Libraries

by Compendium News Staff | Sep 17, 2015 | Data, Resources of Interest

The Pew Research Center survey report, Libraries at the Crossroads, highlights what people say they want to see from their library. PEW finds that many Americans want public libraries to: support local education; serve special constituents such as veterans,...
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