Full results from the new Digital Inclusion Survey are now available! We shared some features of this public library study a couple of months ago, but since then the entire set of 2013 results have been added to the interactive tools, reports, and state details. Even better: A two-page talking points handout outlines key highlights from the study and offers easy advocacy messaging you can use right away.
The state details neatly organize results for each state and compare them to the national picture. For Colorado, here are a few areas where the state is ahead of the U.S.:
- Mean number of public computers/laptops: 26.2 in Colorado, 19.8 nationwide
- Mobile apps: 55% of Colorado public libraries, 43% nationally
- Offer general computer skills training: 96% of Colorado libraries, 91% nationwide
- Offer programs on applying for a job: 80% of Colorado libraries, 74% nationally
- Offer programs on online business information resources: 66% of Colorado libraries, 56% nationally
- Host creation events like maker spaces: 26% of Colorado libraries, 21% nationwide
You can find the entire Colorado breakdown here. And be sure to check out the executive summary and full report for an in-depth look at the national results, including locale breakdowns (rural, town, suburb, etc.) and emerging trends (maker events, 3D printers, etc.).
Note: This post is part of our series, “The Weekly Number.” In this series, we highlight statistics that help tell the story of the 21st-century library.