Libraries connecting people and communities
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Libraries play a crucial role in connecting communities, enhancing literacy, and providing access to educational resources, with public libraries in Scotland costing each resident 6 pence per day. They offer significant internet access, with nearly 5 million logged library computer sessions and attract 30 million visitors annually. Approximately 45% of Scots utilize libraries for learning, highlighting their importance in supporting education and skill development.
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Libraries connecting people and communities
- 1. Libraries connecting people and communities
- 2. Libraries change lives by Helping people to enjoy the world of reading and improve literacy
- 4. 6p Public libraries cost each Scot 6 pence per day
- 6. Libraries change lives by Helping people to succeed in education and research
- 8. 12.8 million visits to university libraries Services for 168,000 11.6 million books And 152,000 periodical titles
- 9. Libraries change lives by Helping people to share in the digital world
- 10. 8.5 million Libraries offered 8.5 million hours of free internet access Nearly 5 million log-ins were recorded on library computers last year 11% of the population use learning centres within libraries
- 12. 30 million Public libraries alone attract nearly 30 million visitors per year in Scotland.
- 14. Libraries change lives by Helping people to gain new skills and qualifications
- 16. There are 376 secondary school libraries in Scotland 376 45% 45% of Scots using libraries for learning, supporting their studies or homework in the last year
- 18. 60% of Scots visit a library every year