The full Public Library Funding & Technology Survey report for 2011-2012 is now available! 

Public libraries play a vital role in bridging the digital divide, the gap between “haves” and “have nots” in the digital age.

Public libraries provide essential services to their communities through broadband Internet technologies. Broadband through public libraries enables millions of people to have access to E-government, employment, education, health and other Internet-enabled services and resources. 

The American Library Association and the Information Policy center are collaborating on the "U.S. Public Libraries Weather the Storm" report.