I was able to find an interesting report that compares e-book circulation to printed book circulation, along with a lot of other statistics and research. http:

I was able to find an interesting report that compares e-book circulation to printed book circulation, along with a lot of other statistics and research. http://the-digital-reader.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/LJSLJ_EbookUsage_PublicLibraries_2015.pdf http://the-digital-reader.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/LJS... What I find more interesting is the changing role of the library as a physical institution, in particular as public libraries have crowded out internet cafes by providing free internet access. Does it still make sense for libraries to provide a large amount of floor space for books, or can that space be used better for more internet stations, more community space, more working areas, or other uses?