Figure 3. 1994-1997 Longitudinal Data.
| 1997 Question | Variable |
| Question 3 | Library Operating Expenditures |
| Question 4 | Current Connection to the Internet |
| Question 5 | Plan to Connect to the Internet in the Next 12 Months |
| Question 6 | Factors Affecting Current Level of Involvement with the Internet |
| Question 8 | Type and Speed of Dial-up Connection |
| Question 9 | Type and Speed of Leased Line Connection |
| Question 11 | Type and Location of Public Access Internet Services |
| Question 12 | Type and Number of Public Access/Library Staff Workstations |
| Question 16 | Public Library Internet Connectivity Costs and Anticipated Costs |
From:
Bertot, J. C., McClure, C. R., and Fletcher, P.D. (1997). The 1997 National Survey of U.S. Public Libraries and the Internet: Final Report Washington, D.C.: American Library Association, Office for Information Technology Policy.