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Dear List
We have recently carries out extensive market research on Wi-Fi services in UK public libraries. We received detailed responses from over 50 percent of all public library authorities and thought that some of you would be interested in seeing the results of this work.
The report, A Review and Evaluation of Wi-Fi services in United Kingdom Public Libraries can be downloaded from: http://www.insight-icam.com/wifi2007
The report shows that the UK is broadly split into three sections: a quarter of libraries have Wi-Fi, one quarter are planning to have Wi-Fi and the remaining half are still not actively planning it.
Extending the scope of the library service was the main reason given for having/planning Wi-Fi implementations, which reflects that most implementations have been or are being led by libraries as opposed to IT departments.
With some authorities experiencing declining borrower numbers and serious challenges in attracting new users, it is encouraging to see that over 50% of respondents with Wi-Fi say that it has raised the profile of their library, attracted new users or increased library visitor. That’s really good news for libraries!
Neil Johnson
iCAM Systems Software
Insight Media Internet Limited
Tel: (+44) 0870 606 0679
Fax: (+44) 0870 600 6853
http://www.insight-media.co.uk
http://www.insight-icam.co.uk