The Digital Revolution and Libraries – Where Are We and What Next?
What I remember most about this session:
· This session was mostly about librarians’ concern about bandwidth issues. Suggestions were put forward regarding increasing E-rate funding, more collaboration with County IT, and tapping into the Gates Foundation grants for increased bandwidth. I think the latter is an option we should seriously look into.
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Thursday, March 27
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8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
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Room: Minneapolis Convention Center – 101 A-C
Join researchers Denise Davis, John Bertot, and Nancy Bolt for a discussion of a multi-year study assessing Internet access and the impact of funding changes on connectivity and sustainability of computer services in public libraries. Plus, get an update on OITP's fascinating new study assessing barriers to library connectivity.
 Carrie Lowe
Internet Policy Specialist, ALA/OITP
Denise Davis
Director, ALA Office for Research & Statistics
John Bertot
Professor, College of Information, Florida State University
Nancy Bolt
President, Nancy Bolt & Associates
Benefits and Learning Objectives
·· At the end of this program, participants will understand new advocacy strategies for helping key decisionmakers appreciate the impact of public access computing.
· At the end of this program, participants will understand how their library compares regionally and nationally in terms of connectivity.
· At the end of this program, participants will develop strategies to address the barriers they face in providing true high-speed connectivity.
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