The statistic depicts the results of a survey concerned with whether libraries in the United States should consider implementing certain programs and services. 87 percent of respondents said that libraries should definitely implement free literacy programs.
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What services and programs should libraries implement in their programs?
Characteristic
Should definitely do
Should maybe do
Should definitely not do
Coordinate more with local schools
87%
12%
1%
Free literacy programs
87%
12%
1%
Have more comfortable spaces
64%
31%
4%
Seperate spaces for different services
57%
35%
8%
Offer a broader selection of e-books
54%
37%
4%
Offer more interactive learning experiences
53%
37%
8%
Move most library services online
44%
36%
18%
Help users digitize material
41%
47%
11%
Make most services automated
41%
33%
25%
Move some books/stacks out of public locations
23%
47%
29%
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American Library Association, & Pew Research Center. (June 25, 2013). What services and programs should libraries implement in their programs? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 14, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/274160/services-and-programs-us-libraries-should-consider-to-implement/
American Library Association, und Pew Research Center. "What services and programs should libraries implement in their programs?." Chart. June 25, 2013. Statista. Accessed August 14, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/274160/services-and-programs-us-libraries-should-consider-to-implement/
American Library Association, Pew Research Center. (2013). What services and programs should libraries implement in their programs?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 14, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/274160/services-and-programs-us-libraries-should-consider-to-implement/
American Library Association, and Pew Research Center. "What Services and Programs Should Libraries Implement in Their Programs?." Statista, Statista Inc., 25 Jun 2013, https://www.statista.com/statistics/274160/services-and-programs-us-libraries-should-consider-to-implement/
American Library Association & Pew Research Center, What services and programs should libraries implement in their programs? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/274160/services-and-programs-us-libraries-should-consider-to-implement/ (last visited August 14, 2025)
What services and programs should libraries implement in their programs? [Graph], American Library Association, & Pew Research Center, June 25, 2013. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/274160/services-and-programs-us-libraries-should-consider-to-implement/
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