The given pie charts compare the percentage of public library use from 1991 to 2000 in Britain.
Overall, the proportions of people visiting the libraries to borrow and return books, study, and read newspapers or magazines decreased significantly, while that for those aiming to obtain information witnessed an opposite pattern. Additionally, the figure for borrowing or returning books remained the highest throughout the period.
In 1991, 65% of visitors went to the public libraries to borrow and return books, making it the largest share, followed by the percentage of those reading newspapers or magazines, accounted for 15%. Meanwhile, people going to the libraries to study and search for information shared the same figures, standing at merely 10%.
After nearly a decade, the proportions of borrowing or returning books, studying, and reading newspapers or magazines experienced an downward trend, falling to 55%, 2%, and 5%, respectively. Conversely, the figure for obtaining information increased noticeably to 20%, becoming the second largest share. Moreover, the number of visitors visiting the public libraries rose sharply from 290 million to 350 million.
