[Publib] RE: Decline in use of Computer Centers

[Bates, Chris]

We've seen an uptick in computer use systemwide here in Charlotte. A number
of our more affluent users (everything's relative!)have either acquired
laptops and are using our WiFi locations, or have purchased PCs and have
ISPs at home and/or work. We still have major use among those who find our
library PCs convenient during their day and/or those who have no other way
to get on the Internet.

Are there other agencies providing free Internet access in the immediate
vicinity of Oaklawn? Any major improvements at local schools recently?

Chris Bates
Senior Library Manager - Independence Region
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
6000 Conference Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28212
704-563-5974

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Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:21:04 -0600
From: "James Casey" <jcasey at oaklawnlibrary.org>
Subject: [Publib] Decline in use of Computer Centers
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Our Library finished a building expansion in 2004 and opened up a new
Computer Center for Internet use (as well as occasional classes) at the same
time.  At first, every seat was filled (30 stations) practically every hour
we were open.  Since mid-2005, use of the computer center has been declining
both in our own library and in one other big Library in
our area.   Is this trend evident elsewhere?  Is the surmise that more
people are getting internet setups at home (better computers and
service) the likely answer?  We opened up wireless access throughout our
building in Summer 2005.  Could wireless also be a reason for declining use
of computer centers?

 

James B. Casey --- My questions.

Director of Oak Lawn Public Library

ALA Council Member

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