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Gen Y Hits the Library the Most -- But Not For Books
Lucas123 writes "More than half of all Americans visited a library this past year and, of those, most were from Generation Y, the tech-loving young adults aged 18-30 years, according to a recent survey. The reason most cited for visiting their local public archive? Not books. Most were seeking gaming software programs, characters in the Second Life virtual world and online help with homework."
Another way to think about the results: about 47 percent of Americans didn't visit a library even once last year.
Another way to think about the results: about 47 percent of Americans didn't visit a library even once last year.
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Some interesting data relating library visitors, intelligence and appearance. The girls who visit libraries in North Virginia are particularly hot [harvard.edu]
If younger people are going to the library, how much do you want to bet that certain segments of our society will identify this as a "problem" that needs to be solved?
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I haven't been to the buggy-whip store in over a year, either.
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