Public libraries serve 97% of the US. https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/data-collection/public-libraries-survey E-books have allowed libraries to nearly double their “per capita” holdings. Printed books collections have purposefully declined by one-quarter in the last decade. Electronic holdings have accelerated. Printed materials have quickly fallen to less than half of total holdings. Total library visits increased from 1995-2010 before declining … Continue reading Good News: Public Libraries Rock