Parents, Children, Libraries, and Reading
Parents of minor children have a special relationship with libraries. Most believe libraries are very important for their children and provide extra resources that are not available at home.
Lee Rainie
Publications
The changing world of librarians
Lee Rainie discussed the Project’s latest research about how people use technology and how people use libraries, and the implications of this work for libraries.
The State of Digital Marketing in the Networked Age
Pew Internet Director Lee Rainie will discuss the Project’s latest research into internet trends, mobile connectivity, and use of social media and what they mean for marketers.
The 10 Most Important Insights from Pew Internet’s Library Research
Director Lee Rainie spoke at the Computer in Libraries 2013 Conference on Tuesday's event, during its "Innovative & Awesome Tech" session.
The State of Facebook
Pew Internet Director Lee Rainie led a talk during a webinar in which financial analysts and journalists discussed: "Facebook Fatigue: Fact or Fiction?"
Use of digital technology by different income groups
Pew Internet Project Director Lee Rainie presented findings about the state of digital differences at the Georgetown Public Policy Institute’s Annual Conference on Capitol Hill.
How Libraries can meet the Evolving Needs of Patrons in the Digital Age (webinar)
A webinar presenting research from the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, providing insight on what types of services Americans value in their library and what types of services they would like to see their library start to of...
Coming and Going on Facebook
61% of Facebook users have taken a voluntary break from using the site at one time or another and 27% plan to spend less time on the site this coming year. Even so, two-thirds of online adults are now Facebook users.
Pew Internet Research Update at ALA Midwinter Meeting 2013
Join Lee Rainie to hear firsthand new findings about library services: what the public wants (and does not want) at libraries, as well as details from library focus groups on how libraries are coping with the new mix of services.
Teens and Libraries
Lee Rainie will present Pew Internet data at the Young Adult Library Services Association's Summit on Libraries & Teens regarding teens libraries in today's digital world.
