The ALA response statement on the Pew report “How Americans value public libraries in their communities” is attached. Here’s the statement URL: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2013/12/pew-study-libraries-and-socie.... -- Christine Lind Hage, Library Director Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122