The Information Revolution

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, 1989-2015 - Library of the Future, 1989-1999 - Information Revolution

In the 1990s the World Wide Web changed the information landscape. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library seized the opportunities it offered.

Internet Access - The Library adapted to the digital age by adding electronic content to its collection and offering internet access as a public service in the early 1990s.

National Recognition - The Library's commitment to developing the community's digital literacy made it a trailblazer among American public systems. 

Library Web Site - In 1996, the Library became a presence on the web.