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Extract B (lines 2-3) states: 'a recent survey found that only a third of adults had used a library in the previous year, a significant fall since data collection began in 2005'. Explain two reasons why the demand for library services has fallen.

Extract B (lines 2-3) states: 'a recent survey found that only a third of adults had used a library in the previous year, a significant fall since data collection began in 2005'. Explain two reasons why the demand for library services has fallen.

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Extract B (lines 2-3) states: 'a recent survey found that only a third of adults had used a library in the previous year, a significant fall since data collection began in 2005'. Explain two reasons why the demand for library services has fallen. 

Extract B: What has happened to the local library? Many years ago, a library was a place where you went to borrow a book or perhaps to find peace and quiet to study. However, a recent survey found that only a third of adults had used a library in the previous year, a significant fall since data collection began in 2005. Reasons why fewer people are using libraries include less free time, getting books from elsewhere, including eBooks and preferring to use their leisure time for other activities. Changes in technology and 5 lifestyles have caused many to question the purpose of the local library. Despite this, in the year 2014/15, there were more library visits than to the cinema, Premier League football matches and the top 10 UK tourist attractions combined. Libraries offer health information, provide support for businesses and a venue for community events. They promote lifelong learning and help people to live healthier and happier lives. A recent study put the value of using libraries frequently, in terms of 'life satisfaction', at £1359 per person per year. Many people in rural areas rely on mobile libraries, where large vehicles carrying a range of books and other resources visit regularly. 10 In 2015, about 11% of the UK population lacked internet access. Library staff and volunteers can help with online services and it is important that people have opportunities to develop new skills, which could also increase labour mobility. 15 In December 2016, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport published a plan for public libraries over the next five years. Their aim is to increase the use of libraries by raising awareness of what they do. A more innovative approach may be needed. Closer links with other cultural organisations such as museums and schools, musical activities and talks by local authors, could attract more users. 20
Transcribed Image Text:Extract B: What has happened to the local library? Many years ago, a library was a place where you went to borrow a book or perhaps to find peace and quiet to study. However, a recent survey found that only a third of adults had used a library in the previous year, a significant fall since data collection began in 2005. Reasons why fewer people are using libraries include less free time, getting books from elsewhere, including eBooks and preferring to use their leisure time for other activities. Changes in technology and 5 lifestyles have caused many to question the purpose of the local library. Despite this, in the year 2014/15, there were more library visits than to the cinema, Premier League football matches and the top 10 UK tourist attractions combined. Libraries offer health information, provide support for businesses and a venue for community events. They promote lifelong learning and help people to live healthier and happier lives. A recent study put the value of using libraries frequently, in terms of 'life satisfaction', at £1359 per person per year. Many people in rural areas rely on mobile libraries, where large vehicles carrying a range of books and other resources visit regularly. 10 In 2015, about 11% of the UK population lacked internet access. Library staff and volunteers can help with online services and it is important that people have opportunities to develop new skills, which could also increase labour mobility. 15 In December 2016, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport published a plan for public libraries over the next five years. Their aim is to increase the use of libraries by raising awareness of what they do. A more innovative approach may be needed. Closer links with other cultural organisations such as museums and schools, musical activities and talks by local authors, could attract more users. 20
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