Next generation/net generation? An investigation into children's ICT use and the impact on public libraries

ii Acknowledgements Grateful thanks go to Andrew Milroy and David Tuck for all their help in the initial stages of this dissertation: it would never have got off the ground without them. Many thanks too to all the parents, teachers and librarians who answered questionnaires and who agreed to be interviewed. My thanks must also go to my tutor Richard Proctor for all his help and support throughout all the stages of this study. Finally, thanks to Richard Gale and my family who provided constant encouragement and support during the dissertation and throughout this year.

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