South Carolina Public Library Economic Impact Study - Illinois

• The most important economic benefit is the opportunity to use a large number ofresources. We homeschool and it is important to the balancing of our budget touse these resources.• I DON'T HAVE TO BUY BOOKS TO HELP WITH MY CHILD'SHOMESCHOOLING OR OUR HOME IMPROVING EFFORTS. P.S. IF THISIS WHAT THE SURVEY IS FOR, THESE ECONOMIC BENEFITSEXPERIENCED WILL BE NEGATED IF PROPERTY TAXES AREINCREASED.RICHLAND• As a homeschooling mom, I depend on the library for a wealth of educationalmaterials and experiences that I would not be able to find or afford elsewhere. At• least 75 percent of our reading and research materials come from the library. Thelibrary has provided books, magazines, and DVDs that have been crucial to ourhomeschooling lessons.YORK• The library always has the research materials I need for whatever I'm studying atthe time -- from history to gardening, soap making, homeschooling.• As a homeschool mother the library has been a tremendous source of learningtools and information.• I homeschool my children. Without the library, I wouldn't be able to afford all thebooks and materials I need.South Carolina Public Library Economic Impact Study 56