Libraries: Well-used and appreciated
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Nationally, library use is on an upward swing which continues a decade-long trend towards increased library use even in spite of greater computer use. There is no doubt our lower Hudson Valley libraries are well-used and are important centers in our communities, so the fact we are on target with new libraries and renovations on tap is good to hear.
The new stats came from a Pew survey on the state of America’s libraries released this month with comments from the national trade group, American Library Association, based in Chicago.
The American Library Association’s president seems very pleased with the results. “The survey supports our assertion that libraries are flourishing in the age of the Internet,” said Loriene Roy, adding that “almost 1.8 billion visitors checked out more than 2 billion items last year.”
The report shows that job-seeking and education are two main uses of a library’s technology. It also shows that readers in the 18-30 year age group were active library users which validates why libraries in our region are spending money and effort in their teen areas. Check out the newly renovated Warner Library in Tarrytown for a dynamic and youthful renovation done with teens in mind.
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on Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 at 12:47 pm by Barbara Nackman.
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A municipal reporter for The Journal News since 1997, 
