Infrastructure
The research found out that one of the main reasons that make users go to libraries is their nice atmosphere to study or to carry out other activities. From the visits, it was possible to observe how the large and medium-sized libraries that offer pleasant atmosphere to the population attract a considerable number of users.
Among the smaller and poorer libraries, often the fact the library offer WiFi internet signal compensates for the bad conditions of the building with a less visual and attractive environment. This is the case of Epitaciolândia, a small town in the State of Acre located on the border with Bolivia, used as dormitory town to several Brazilians studying in the neighboring country. The building has some infiltration, the furniture is very simple and the library collection is small and needs update. However, there WiFi Internet signal and the telecenter are responsible for attracting many users, mostly college students, but also teenagers checking updates on social networks.
Among the smaller and poorer libraries, often the fact the library offer WiFi internet signal compensates for the bad conditions of the building with a less visual and attractive environment. This is the case of Epitaciolândia, a small town in the State of Acre located on the border with Bolivia, used as dormitory town to several Brazilians studying in the neighboring country. The building has some infiltration, the furniture is very simple and the library collection is small and needs update. However, there WiFi Internet signal and the telecenter are responsible for attracting many users, mostly college students, but also teenagers checking updates on social networks.