Libraries and Technology

http://libraries.pewinternet.org/2013/06/25/younger-americans-library-services/
 

According to this article by the Pew Research Center, the vast majority of people under 30 years old still think that a brick and mortar library is "very important" and would not want the majority of services online.  This same group has also read at least one print book a year.  Although these young people do a lot of their reading online and on e-readers, they still feel the need for the traditional library.  These young people also use the library for meeting people, a quiet place to study, and watching media. 

I find these statistics to be fascinating.  I would have never guessed so many young people still use the brick and mortar library so much.  Considering how easy it is to find most of what you need through library websites or elsewhere online, I find it interesting how much libraries are still used.  I personally have not physically been to a library in a couple years.  I have found everything I need through the library's website.  I guess if I was unable to find what I wanted or needed I may go to speak with the librarian.  But I have not found that need yet.