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<p>(CHICAGO) The American Library Association (ALA) is encouraging public
libraries to participate in the 2009-2010 Public Library Funding &
Technology Access Study online survey. The survey provides an important
opportunity for libraries to share information regarding their computer and
Internet resources and infrastructure, as well as funding, technology training
and how they function as public access technology centers in their communities.
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</span></span></span><![endif]>The current year’s online survey, available at <a
href="http://www.plinternetsurvey.org">www.plinternetsurvey.org</a>, will be
available through <b>Nov. 6, 2009. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Libraries will need an ID number to participate,
which libraries may look up at <a href="http://survey.pnmi.com/lookup.survey">http://survey.pnmi.com/lookup.survey</a>.
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Questions regarding the survey should be
directed to <a href="mailto:support@plinternetsurvey.org">support@plinternetsurvey.org</a> or
(301) 405-9445.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>“Library participation in the survey directly impacts the ability of ALA,
state chapters and others to advocate on behalf of public libraries and the
tremendous contribution public libraries make to their communities through
their public access Internet services and resources,” said ALA Office for
Research & Statistics Director Denise M. Davis. “Data from past studies
have been used in Congressional testimony, by the U.S. Census Bureau, and by
national and local media.” Recent media mentions, including USA Today and NPR’s
All Tech Considered blog, may be viewed here: <a
href="http://www.ala.org/ala/research/initiatives/plftas/2008_2009/media.cfm">http://www.ala.org/ala/research/initiatives/plftas/2008_2009/media.cfm</a>.
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<p>In addition to national data, the research project provides state-level
analysis whenever a representative sample of 60 percent or more of a state’s
public libraries participates. These data are used in topical issues briefs,
mapping and the annual report. State and national information from the most
recently completed study is available at <a
href="http://www.ala.org/ala/research/initiatives/plftas/2008_2009/index.cfm">http://www.ala.org/ala/research/initiatives/plftas/2008_2009/index.cfm</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>The study, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and ALA,
continues work begun by John Carlo Bertot and Charles R. McClure in 1994.
The survey is conducted by the Center for Library & Information
Innovation at the University of Maryland (<a href="http://www.liicenter.org/">www.liicenter.org</a>)
and ALA. The study provides the most current information available on public
library technology and funding. <o:p></o:p></p>
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