Information searches that solve problems
Subtitle: how people use the internet, libraries, and government agencies when they need help
By: Leigh Estabrook, Evans Witt, Lee Rainie, Pew/Internet, Pew Internet & American Life Project, Graduate School of Library and Information Science
Contributors: Witt, G. Evans; Rainie, Harrison; Pew Internet & American Life Project; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Graduate School of Library and Information Science
Publisher: Pew Internet & American Life Project; Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Published: 2007
Place of publication: [Washington, DC]; Urbana-Champaign
Language: eng
Number of pages: 42
Subjects: Internet searching; Electronic government information; Government information; Bibliographical Searching
Description: There are several major findings in this report. One is this: For help with a variety of common problems, more people turn to the internet than consult experts or family members to provide information and resources. Another key insight is that members of Gen Y are the leading users of libraries for help solving problems and in more general patronage.
Notes: "December 30, 2007."

Title from title screen (viewed on Dec. 31, 2007).

Mode of access: Internet.

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