Public Libraries and the Internet 2000: Summary Findings and Data Tables

摘要

The U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS)commissioned a Public Libraries and the Internet study for the year 2000. This study both updated previous NCLIS-sponsored studies (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998) and explored new territory regarding public library involvement with and use of the Internet. In particular, the 2000 Public Libraries and the Internet study sought to: Provide longitudinal data regarding the percentage of public libraries connected to the Internet; provide longitudinal data regarding the percentage of public libraries that provide graphical public access Internet services; provide longitudinal data regarding the speed of library public access Internet services; and explore the funding sources that support public library Internet connectivity and information technology infrastructure development.