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July 18-Sept. 30, 2013 – Library Typology
This survey contains questions about American adults' (ages 16 and older) relationships with public libraries.
Publications from this dataset:
Younger Americans and Public Libraries
How those under 30 engage with libraries and think about libraries’ role in their lives and communities
Older Adults and Technology Use
From Distant Admirers to Library Lovers–and beyond
A typology of public library engagement in America
African Americans and Technology Use
A Demographic Portrait
How Americans Value Public Libraries in Their Communities
Tablet and E-reader Ownership Update
July 11-14, 2013 – Anonymity
This omnibus survey contains questions about anonymity online.
Publications from this dataset:
Anonymity, Privacy, and Security Online
April 17-May 19, 2013 – Online Dating
This data set contains questions about online dating, technology and existing relationships, and non-internet users.
Publications from this dataset:
Couples, the Internet, and Social Media
How American couples use digital technology to manage life, logistics, and emotional intimacy within their relationships
Online Dating & Relationships
Who’s Not Online and Why
Cell Phone Activities 2013
Cell Internet Use 2013
Location-Based Services
Home Broadband 2013
51% of U.S. Adults Bank Online
72% of Online Adults are Social Networking Site Users
6% of Online Adults are reddit Users
Tablet Ownership 2013
Smartphone Ownership 2013
Jan. 3-6, 2013 – Mobile Shopping
This omnibus survey contains questions about device ownership and cell phone usage during purchase decisions.
Publications from this dataset:
In-store Mobile Commerce During the 2012 Holiday Shopping Season
Dec. 13-16, 2012 – Facebook
This omnibus survey contains questions on people's Facebook habits and attitudes.
Publications from this dataset:
The Demographics of Social Media Users — 2012
Coming and Going on Facebook
Nov. 1-4, 2012 – The Social Vote
This omnibus survey contains questions about how voters shared who they voted for in the 2012 presidential campaign with others.
Publications from this dataset:
Social Media and Voting
Oct. 12-14, 2012 – Online Political Video
This omnibus survey contains questions about the types of political videos voters watched, shared and recommended during the 2012 election campaign.
Publications from this dataset:
Online Political Videos and Campaign 2012
Sept. 20-23 and Sept. 23-27, 2012 – Political Donations
This omnibus survey contains questions about how people contributed money to the presidential campaigns during the 2012 election season.
Publications from this dataset:
Presidential Campaign Donations in the Digital Age
Sept. 20-23, 2012 – Mobile Politics
This omnibus survey contains questions about how voters used their cell phones during the 2012 election campaign.
Publications from this dataset:
