Barron County: Public Access Internet Computers (1999-2013) and Print Serial Subscriptions (1996-2013)

2010 population:  45,870

Public libraries:

• Barron Public Library
• Cameron Public Library
• Calhoun Memorial Library, Chetek
• Thomas St. Angelo Public Library of Cumberland
• Rice Lake Public Library
• Turtle Lake Public Library

This line-graph series is the result of my wondering if there's any pattern to the number of print serial subscriptions held by public libraries in relation to the increasing number of public access Internet computers provided by public libraries since 1999. (Earliest year for which Wisconsin statistics are available.)

Note: The 1996, 1997, 1998 Wisconsin public library annual reports asked for the following information: Libraries with Internet access. (Answered yes or no.) Libraries with electronic services. (Answered yes or no.) In 1999, public libraries reported the number of public access Internet computers for the first time in the annual report.

Like Adams County, this graph is along the lines of my expectations.

Source:  Wisconsin Public Library Service Data

Percentage change in print serial subscriptions from peak year:  -18.5%.

Indianhead Federated Library System

Other posts in series
(with percentage change in print serial subscriptions from peak year)
Adams County, -35.6%.  (11/12/2014)
Ashland County, -1.3%.  (11/13/2014)