E-Inclusion Activities at Public Libraries in Latvia
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E-Inclusion Activities at Public Libraries in Latvia
State Agency
Culture Information Systems (CIS)
Riga – April, 2009
Public Access to E-Services
Free access PC-s
Free of charge Internet
Skilled users
Key Components to Assure E-Inclusion
Resources
Skills
TrainingInformation
Investments
Premises, personnel, hardware, software, data communication networks, etc.
Users able to operate PC-s and manage Internet solutions
Knowledgeable consultants - librarians Communication about opportunities Funding provided by the state, municipalities
and grants
Main Success Factor - Collaboration
s/a CIS“Trešais tēva dēls”
(“Father’s Third Son”)
State & MunicipalAuthorities
LibrariesUsers
Public Relations Funding
Technical Support
Assistance to users
Understanding
Resources are Developed
PC-s, Software,
Data Communication Networks, Internet, WiFi,
Trained librarians
2004 - 2008
“Gaismas tīkls”(“Network of light”)
The State Unified Library
Information System
“Trešais tēva dēls”(“Father’s Third Son”)
Library Public Access
Computing Program
Accessibility - 2009
Free access to PC-s and the Internet at all 874 public libraries in Latvia
“Father’s Third Son” - Further Activities
Information Training
Communication Campaigns and Activities
Basic IT skills Skills in using e-services
Information about the benefits that people can get using Internet and computers, as well as other ICT at libraries;
Motivation and encouragement to those who haven’t yet been confident to come to libraries.
• Interactive training for:- Children under 4th grade; - People with disabilities;- Seniors.
• Training programs and materials.• Teaching methodology for librarians.• Trainings completed in cooperation with service providers (inbox.lv, e-latvenergo, etc.).
“The World a Mouse-click Away”
Informative travelling exhibition:• Campaign lasting from March 31 to June 15, 2009;• Exposure: 30 expositions, 27 opening events in all
administrative regions of Latvia;• Six parallel exhibitions exposed in frequently visited
public places, mostly supermarkets, with duration two weeks;
• High reach of target audiences due to the places of exposition and media relations.
Hello!
You see – life changes and poses questions. It rewards
vigorous action. The answers are right here: only a
mouse-click away at any of the 874 municipal public
libraries in Latvia, with 4 000 public access computers,
Internet and WiFi. Your library included. FREE OF
CHARGE.
Do you think you won’t fit in at the library? That your
knowledge is not enough? That you are too old? Break
down the prejudices you have made up yourself! Dare to
come and ask. You will be assisted by any of the 1 800
knowledgeable, specially trained librarians, who are highly
competent in modern information resources and
technologies.
Come and check it out!
Your Trešais tēva dēls / Father’s Third Son
/Remarks on the poster/
The life of any person, regardless of where it is lived, is equally worthy.
This is why Father’s Third Son makes sure that everyone is given a chance to access information freely, to receive it and to exchange information in the electronic environment in the public libraries of Latvian municipalities.
“The World a Mouse-click Away”
Thank You!
State Agency
Culture Information Systems
53-2 Terbatas StreetRiga, LV 1011
Latvia
www.kis.gov.lv
