Reasons for using computers in public libraries UK 2012| Statista

This statistic displays the main reasons UK respondents gave for using computers, internet or software at public libraries as of 2012. The most common reasons for using technology at public libraries was for free internet acccess, at 34 percent of respondents who used public access computers in libraries.

What are the main reasons you have chosen to use computers, internet and software at public libraries in the last 12 months?

Characteristic	Share of respondents
Free internet access	34%
No other option for computer access	25%
No other option for internet access	16%
To work or be with friends or other people	9%
Faster internet than at home or work	7%
Better computer hardware/software than at home or work	4%
To get help from library staff	3%

0%10%20%30%2.5%5%7.5%12.5%15%17.5%22.5%25%27.5%32.5%35%37.5%

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Release date

March 2013

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

October and November 2012

Number of respondents

1,089 respondents

Age group

15+

Special properties

All public access computer users

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

Interviews were carried out in libraries.

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