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• The ability to obtain information on different subjects to broaden myself as anindividual and make myself more attractive in the job market. They are staffedwith very helpful, friendly people who want to help you get ahead and enjoyyourself. Without libraries and a way for all people to have books availablewe would be in dire straights in this country. Literacy is a problem now; thinkhow bad it would be without our libraries to help make it better.• Computer software for my children to learn on is extremely valuable. Oursystem doesn't like all software, so visiting the library to use the computers issomething my children look forward to. We don't have to upgrade our systemor purchase new software. We love the library!• Before any important purchase for our household, I make a trip to the libraryto research the best products and best sources for them. This information hassaved our family a lot over the years.• I am on a VERY tight budget & I have been able to read books (sometimesmultiple times) that I would not have been able to buy ordinarily. I know that Iwill definitely buy some of the books I have read many times when I have thedisposable income. Without this library I would not have been exposed to thisinformation. Also, I appreciate that I can do research online at night and onweekends. I make my requests to pick up during business hours. This is veryhelpful as I rarely have time to "browse" when the library - and most stores -are open. I am endlessly thankful for this library system, and appreciate all theefforts of the SC library system.• I read non-fictional educational type books. This library helped me come to anequitable financial settlement in my divorce due to reading and self-educating.MARION• The Marion County library has contributed to my economic benefits in moreways than one. It has helped be to be more productive in preparing my selfeconomically, and educationally. The library also provides me with theinformation that I'm looking for at the time, if my local library does not havethe reference material I need the librarians are always willing and supportivein securing it from another library. I very proud of our local library facility.• The local library provides so many opportunities to those who do not haveaccess to the Internet, let alone computers at home, especially some of thestudents in the area. The Marion area suffers due to the like of jobs. So thelibrary provides services to those who are looking for gainful employment. Italso provides a safe-haven for those youngsters who do not have a parent togo home to after school because parents are at work. In doing so thesestudents are able to come and read, study, and complete homeworkassignments. I personally have benefited so much from the Marion CountyLibrary and wished that More funding would become available to help securemore technology for our local library. The support staff are really great, theygo out of their way to help you in any way possible. They go above andbeyond the call of duty.• Free books & magazines for all and free Internet use. This is a great resourcefor knowledge. Knowledge is power. Power is money.South Carolina Public Library Economic Impact Study 45
MARLBORO• The access of the library gave me access to a computer along with providingme with research material that helped me write my book.MCCORMICK• I rely on the Library collection of Consumer Report Magazines for allpurchases related to equipment for my rural business. I also use thisinformation for purchases for personal uses.• The library provides me with information that is used to documentinformation used in grant applications for projects that improve quality of lifein the rural setting as well as promote tourism that brings customers to mysmall town Main Street store.OCONEE• The availability and the personal one-on-one specific help from job sourceslocally, cell phone plans consumer reports. Most places you have to paysomeone for that knowledge and experience like a community college, whichmost of us can't afford.• I have used the library as a reference resource for my LLC business, myhomeschooling, and reading material for my kids. Two of these children havestarted college and they use the county libraries for all their research.• I can no longer afford to attend Clemson University because tuition priceshave increased. The library allows me to continue learning and hasencouraged me to pursue other options.• As homeschoolers, we already spend at least $400 per year on books,textbooks, videos & other resources. The library provides us with many bookswe would either have to purchase or do without! We count on the library forclassics & Newberry winners.• Having a library where it is to call upon for specific information, very wellstaffed, excellent helpers, very knowledgeable. You don't ask about how manyof us read for pleasure. It is still an important part of our lives - our staff at theSeneca Library is so well informed, have great suggestions, wonderfulatmosphere with weekly art exhibits, so helpful with computer workers andyoung people reading corner for children is most attractive, enjoy recycling ofmagazines table, manner in which each request is so easily and properly takencare of. A great town (Seneca) and Walhalla Library. Please keep as is and tryto have more money to keep our libraries. We need them! Many people stilllike a library rather than Internet.• While economic benefits are a vital part of the services offered by the Library,some other qualities are equally important. While we all know that the morewe read about current trends, new Tec development, etc the Library does areal service by promoting literacy. The ability to read, understand what weread, and apply it to our daily lives is a basic as it gets. The Library provides avital service to all Oconee Residents who are interested in improving theirSouth Carolina Public Library Economic Impact Study 46
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