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 concerns are raised about the amount of reading people are doing?

What role do libraries play in the community beyond providing books?