Kids and literacy are high priorities for library service

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Pew reports: “The public’s highest priorities for libraries center on kids and literacy. 85% of Americans say libraries “should definitely” coordinate more closely with local schools. And 82% believe libraries should provide free literacy programs to young children, which may include traditional reading, writing and comprehension as well as technology and new media literacies.”

From the full report: “Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project finds that many library patrons are eager to see libraries’ digital services expand, yet also feel that print books remain important in the digital age.”

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• Found via Stephen’s Lighthouse.
• Source: 10 facts about Americans and public libraries (Pew)
• Source: Library Services in the Digital Age (Pew)