Why Literacy Is Still a Problem in America

The video discusses the issue of illiteracy, highlighting that 14% of adults are functionally illiterate. It explores the challenges of reading in the digital age, where people read on tablets and ebooks, and questions whether listening to audiobooks counts as reading. The Library of Congress collaborates with public and school libraries to promote reading. Libraries are evolving into community centers, offering services beyond books, such as internet access for job applications and government interactions.

What percentage of adults are considered functionally illiterate, unable to read beyond a 4th-grade level?

• 10%

• 25%

• 14%

• 20%

What is the term used for individuals who can read but choose not to?

• Illiteracy

• Selective reading

• Functional illiteracy

• Digital illiteracy

In the digital age, what is a concern regarding people's reading habits?

• People are only reading on paper

• The amount of reading actual text is diminishing

• Audiobooks are not considered reading

• People are reading more books than before

How are libraries being used in the digital age?

• Only for borrowing books

• For storing digital content

• As quiet places to study

• As community centers for various activities

What additional services do libraries offer beyond book collections?

• Exclusive access to government documents

• High-speed internet for job applications

• Free printing services

• Only digital books