New Report Discusses Libraries and the Digital Divide
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-- Public Libraries--United States
Source: Pew Internet & American Life Project/Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Full Text Report, Toward Equality of Access: The Role of Public Libraries in Addressing the Digital Divide
From the announcement, "'Today, if you can reach a public library, you can reach the Internet,' said Bill Gates, Sr., co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and a featured speaker at the Public Library Association conference. 'The challenge now is to continue providing this access that millions of our neighbors depend upon. Cuts in library budgets won�t turn off the Internet for wealthy or middle-class families. It will turn off the Internet for people who have nowhere else to turn.'" A bit more, "...libraries face serious challenges as they continue to provide access to digital information. In keeping pace with ever-evolving technology, libraries often lack sufficient resources and technical support to upgrade computer hardware, software and Internet connections. Librarians and staff members also must seek continued technology training to assist patrons and troubleshoot equipment. Severe budget cuts nationwide have caused some libraries to cut operating hours, lay off staff members or close altogether." Summary ||| Direct to Full Text Report ||| IMLS Press Release
-- Open Archives
Source: OCLC Research Full Text article, Open Archival information System Reference Model: Introductory Guide
A new article by Brian F. Lavoie, a researcher at OCLC.
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