Digital-Age Survey

What's the most significant challenge facing library media specialists today? A whopping 90 percent say it's fighting the perception that everything can be found on the Internet. That's closely followed by 81 percent who say it's difficult to get enough funding for library programs, services, and resources. Despite these complaints, a recent study by e-global library finds that 95 percent of school librarians remain satisfied with their career choice, and 46 percent say they wouldn't choose another profession if given the opportunity.

The survey, entitled "The Role of Librarians in the Digital Age," was sent to 10,000 randomly selected librarians from institutions with various populations, geography, and funding. There were 9.4 percent, or 947 respondents; most of who were school librarians.