Comments on: Australians are media hogs

By: Carolyn McDonald

Carolyn McDonald — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:09:27 +0000

I wonder how much of that internet time is spent as a consumer and how much as a producer? I’m guessing they didn’t ask that, but it would be interesting to track the growth.

By: Marlene

Marlene — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:54:23 +0000

That’s a lot of time to be watching television and being on the Internet! I hope it’s mostly learning things, and not just entertainment!

By: Peta Hopkins

Peta Hopkins — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 03:35:33 +0000

Libraries are providing more electronic books. Some of these are in text format and some are in audio format. Some are available online, others need to be downloaded to a computer or in the case of audio books to portable audio device like an ipod. Academic libraries provide free (for staff and students) access to collections like ebrary, books24x7 and Safari books. Many public libraries also provide free (to members) access to these sorts of collections. One example is Overdrive. Ask a librarian near you what is available for you and the best way to access them. If you are in Australia, you should also visit the National Library of Australia's site and your state library's website to find out about how you can get free access to their electronic resources.

By: Lucas

Lucas — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:06:27 +0000

I’d like to see more books available to read online for free and I wonder if the libraries can accommodate that somehow.

By: Lauren Reagan

Lauren Reagan — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:36:18 +0000

Interesting facts, I’d love to see the data concerning the U.S. next time. Online is the only way to go these days!
Lauren Reagan

By: Tina

Tina — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:36:21 +0000

That’s a lot of time watching television and being on the Internet!