- The Future of the Book, Part 1: Perceptions of Cost and Technological Advantages of Paper and Electronic Formats
- The Future of the Book, Part 2: Beyond the Bathtub, Personal Preference Among Many Factors Influencing Format Choice
- Computer Access and Traditional Library Services
- Use of Statewide Databases Skyrockets in 2009: Library Patrons Benefit from Additional Databases & Training
- State's Collaborative Climate Fosters Interlibrary Loan in Colorado
- See more Fast Facts.
- The Future of the Book 60-Second Survey Results
- Study Shows Summer Reading Programs Close Reading Gap
- Public Libraries & the Internet - Issue Briefs
- 2008 Public Library Survey Report Released: Library Use Up--Way Up--In The Last 10 Years
- CAL Surveys Colorado Library Community
- New Field Initiated Study - Reports on Diversity and Inclusivity
- Find more LRS news on our blog
U.S. Public Libraries and the Use of Web Technologies
In spring 2008, LRS undertook an observational study to assess the prevalence of certain web technologies in Public Libraries in the United States.
Publications
- Closer Look
- A Closer Look report detailing the results of the study is now available http://www.lrs.org/documents/closer/WebTech_2008_Closer_Look.pdf (360 kb)
- Fast Facts
- We've also released a Fast Facts detailing Colorado-specific results
- Computers in Libraries
- LRS Associate Director Zeth Lietzau published a feature article, U.S. Public Libraries and Web 2.0: What's Really Happening in the October 2009 issue of Computers in Libraries. This article will be available as a pdf here in January 2010.
Presentations
- Internet Librarian 2008
- Zeth presented findings from the study at the 2008 Internet Librarian Conference in Monterey, California. View a pdf version of the powerpoint presentation.
- Computers in Libraries 2009
- Zeth gave a cybertour of public libraries that are actively engaged in Web 2.0 on March 29, 2009, as part of the Computers in Libraries conference.
- CLiC Webinar
- Zeth presented a webinar detailing Colorado details on May 5, 2009. Information can be found at CLiC Webinar Archive page





