Younger Americans’ library habits and expectations

from: Zickuhr, K., Rainie, L., & Purcell, K. (2013). Younger Americans’ library 
habits and expectations. Pew Research Internet Project. Retrieved July 30, 2014. http://libraries.pewinternet.org/files/2013/06/PIP_Younger_Americans_and_libraries.pdf

Contrary to popular belief, America's youth is more familiar with local library services than adults ages 30 and up. According to research from Pew Internet Project, Americans ages 16-29 are just as likely to visit and use library services than older adults. Because of their familiarity with technology younger Americans are also more likely to use their library's technology services, such as library website and online public access catalog (OPAC).