42 pages
English language
Published April 2, 2007 by Pew Internet & American Life Project, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Information searches that solve problems
how people use the internet, libraries, and government agencies when they need help
Leigh S. Estabrook: Information searches that solve problems (2007, Pew Internet & American Life Project, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
- OCLC Number:
- 185144386
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There are several major findings in this report. One is this: For help with a variety of common problems, more people turn to the internet than consult experts or family members to provide information and resources. Another key insight is that members of Gen Y are the leading users of libraries for help solving problems and in more general patronage.
Subjects
- Internet searching
- Electronic government information
- Government information
- Bibliographical Searching
Places
- United States