Bibliotecas & tecnologia, para quem?

Investigação desenvolvida nos EUA a partir de 2013. Últimos resultados : 31.12.2017, aqui https://impactsurvey.org/sites/impactsurvey.org/files/cumulative_report.pdf

Este estudo apresenta um entendimento de como é que a oferta de serviços de acesso público à tecnologia beneficia cada comunidade. Para ajudar a sua biblioteca a usar efetivamente estes resultados nos seus esforços de advocacy, convidam-nos a visitar o sítio web do estudo e aí encontrar algumas ferramentas para argumentação (http://impactsurvey.org/advocacy). 

Um extracto dos resultados

In addition to use while traveling, research has shown that there are several other reasons that drive people with alternative means of access to use technology resources at the library: 

• Lack of access to high speed Internet at home: Library Internet allows people to download large files or websites requiring a high speed connection. 

• Gaps in access: Such as when moving or during power outages. 

• Household competition: Especially among youth, competition with siblings or parents over a single household computer drives users to the library. 

• A change of scenery: People who work at home sometimes use library computers and wireless to get out of the house. 

• Job seekers also use computers in the library to maintain a normal schedule and stay connected to the community. 

• During lunch breaks or while out running errands: People stop in to check email, look up phone numbers or directions, or other quick tasks. 

• As a supplement to the library catalog: Users look up book reviews, reading lists, and other aids for selecting materials.