Study: Library Computers Serve Key Ed. Role

A third of U.S. residents 14 and older—about 77 million people—use public library computers to do their homework, look for jobs, connect with friends, and improve their lives, according to a new study.

The study , conducted by researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle, confirms what public libraries have been saying as they compete for public dollars to expand their services and high-speed Internet access: Library use by the general public is widespread and not...