PIP_TeensandTechnology2013.pdf. Www.pewinternet.org/files/old-media/Files/Reports/2013/PIP_TeensandTechnology2013.pdf. Edwebet22 resources. Younger Americans’ Library Habits and Expectations. Released: June 25, 2013 By Kathryn Zickuhr, Lee Rainie and Kristen Purcell Younger Americans—those ages 16-29—exhibit a fascinating mix of habits and preferences when it comes to reading, libraries, and technology. Almost all Americans under age 30 are online, and they are more likely than older patrons to use libraries’ computer and internet connections; however, they are also still closely bound to print, as three-quarters (75%) of younger Americans say they have read at least one book in print in the past year, compared with 64% of adults ages 30 and older. Similarly, younger Americans’ library usage reflect a blend of traditional and technological services.
Americans under age 30 are just as likely as older adults to visit the library, and once there they borrow print books and browse the shelves at similar rates. Younger Americans’ use of technology E-book reading habits over time Library habits and priorities for libraries Attitudes toward current and future library services Library use. 62% of 16-24s prefer books as physical products. Recent Voxburner research has found that 62% of 16-24s prefer buying books over ebooks. When asked which products currently available for download were preferred as physical objects, 62% agreed with books. Magazines and newspapers collectively had 47% prefer the physical form.
Considering magazines are visually more attractive due to their heavy use of images and glossy paper, these statistics show text-heavy books still have an audience with young people. We’ve explored the pricing of e-books being too high for the new generation – a key factor for both those who read ebooks, and others who may be deterred because of it – but it’s not the only reason. There is less affection towards electronic versions of books. With tablets like the iPad and Kindle Fire offering HD screens, magazines and books can be given better visual treatment, though there is still a lack of character that young people have grown up with through school and books at home.
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