Studies – library use is growing (2)
¢ALA study – Harris Poll (ages 8-18)
¢Significant amount responded that they use public & school libraries for personal use
lOf these, 78% borrow items for personal use from public libraries
l60% borrow items for personal use from school libraries
¢31% - visit the public library more than 10 times a year
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Teens ARE going to libraries and using our materials and resources.  This info. could affect collection development – they are borrowing items for personal use (personal interests, recreational reading – fiction, novels, graphic novels)