New Study: Transformation of Public Libraries in the UK

Professional Reading Shelf
Public Libraries–United Kingdom
Source: Big Lottery Fund
National evaluation reveals impact of People’s Network
“A major new impact study undertaken by the Tavistock Institute and published by Big Lottery Fund shows how public libraries are being transformed and revitalised by the introduction of computers.”
Full Text Report: The People’s Network: Evaluation Summary

Libraries–United States
E-Rate
Source: AP
Internet Aid to Schools, Libraries Flowing Again
“he program that helps link schools and libraries to the Internet has resumed spending after a cash-flow crunch that delayed more than $400 million in projects. The E-Rate program has ended a four-month-long moratorium on new projects, federal officials said Tuesday, but it will take time to clear a backlog of more than 4,000 requests.”

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