Public libraries: formal technology training classes U.S. 2014 | Statista

This statistic shows the share of public libraries offering selected technology training via formal classes in the United States in 2014. formal classes on safe online practices were offered by 56 percent of public libraries.

Share of public libraries offering selected technology training via formal classes in the United States in 2014

Characteristic	Share of public libraries
Digital content creation (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, GarageBand, mobile app development)	63.2%
Safe online practices (e.g., privacy, Internet safety)	56%
General familiarity with new technologies (e.g., digital petting zoo, using e-readers, tablet devices)	50.8%
Social media (e.g., blogging, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube)	43.6%
General computer skills (e.g., how to use a mouse and keyboard)	43.6%
General computer software use (e.g., word processing, presentation)	42.2%
Website development (e.g., HTML, Drupal, Joomla)	40.3%
General Internet use (e.g., set up e-mail, Web browsing, Web searching)	39.1%
Using video conferencing technologies (e.g., Adobe Connect, GoToMeeting, Skype, Google Hangout)	31.1%
Accessing and using online services and databases (e.g., using resources to search and find content)	30.2%
Assistive Technology use (e.g., JAWS, Fire Vox, Click-n-Type)	11.4%

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October 2015

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Region

United States

Survey time period

September 21 to November, 2014

Number of respondents

2,304 respondents

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Public libraries

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