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| author | Holmes, Susan E. |
| author_facet | Holmes, Susan E. Holmes, Susan E. |
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| contents | A Survey of Adult Reading Patterns and Library Use Patterns in Orem, Utah. Holmes, Susan E. Adults Libraries Library Services Library Surveys Reading Reading Habits Reading Interests Recreational Reading Surveys Use Studies A survey was conducted to determine the reading and library use patterns of adults 18 years of age or older. One hundred subjects chosen by a random sample technique were individually questionned by the researcher and data were tabulated by computer using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). A profile of the respondent was compiled by age, sex, marital status, education level, and occupation. Library use patterns were evaluated by criteria such as general attitude toward the library, percentage of library users and non-users, educational level of users, use of the library as part of continuing education program requirements, family size, and purpose of library visit. Reading patterns were determined based on purpose of reading, sources of reading materials, and preferences as indicated by type of material read. A summary and sample questionnaire are included. (JAB) |
| format | Recurso educativo Open Access |
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| institution | ERIC Institute of Education Sciences |
| language | en |
| publishDate | 1977 |
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| spellingShingle | A Survey of Adult Reading Patterns and Library Use Patterns in Orem, Utah. Holmes, Susan E. Adults Libraries Library Services Library Surveys Reading Reading Habits Reading Interests Recreational Reading Surveys Use Studies A Survey of Adult Reading Patterns and Library Use Patterns in Orem, Utah. Holmes, Susan E. Adults Libraries Library Services Library Surveys Reading Reading Habits Reading Interests Recreational Reading Surveys Use Studies A survey was conducted to determine the reading and library use patterns of adults 18 years of age or older. One hundred subjects chosen by a random sample technique were individually questionned by the researcher and data were tabulated by computer using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). A profile of the respondent was compiled by age, sex, marital status, education level, and occupation. Library use patterns were evaluated by criteria such as general attitude toward the library, percentage of library users and non-users, educational level of users, use of the library as part of continuing education program requirements, family size, and purpose of library visit. Reading patterns were determined based on purpose of reading, sources of reading materials, and preferences as indicated by type of material read. A summary and sample questionnaire are included. (JAB) |
| title | A Survey of Adult Reading Patterns and Library Use Patterns in Orem, Utah. |
| topic | Adults Libraries Library Services Library Surveys Reading Reading Habits Reading Interests Recreational Reading Surveys Use Studies |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED144608 |