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Myths & Factsabout the digital divide
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Jessamyn West
Without a Net: Librarians Bridging the Digital Divide
librarian.netjessamyn.com
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the numbers
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specific to general
a. Everyone has got an anecdote.
b. Most people know a local library.
c. Some people understand how libraries are funded.
d. Some people understand what IMLS & ARRA.
e. Few people understand the National Broadband Plan or what the roadmap is like
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34%
Americans with no broadband at home
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21%
Americans with no internet at home
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"One in 10 non-users say they would like to start using the internet in the future."
"One in 10 non-users say they
would like to start using the internet
in the future."
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competing messages
The internet makes you
more productive!
23%
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The internet is not secure
18%
competing messages
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it's magic?
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the maps
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broadbandmap.gov
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recovery.vermont.gov
my house
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Why no internet?
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⚙⚙⚙⚙why libraries?
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The library is a public space with
computers, broadband access
and staff.
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the mess
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Multiple divides
1. Economic divide
2. Usability divide
3. Empowerment divide
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⚙⚙⚙⚙ the myths
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"The older generation will die
and then we'll be set."
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"The kids today, they're all born digital"
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"Old statistics are out of date,
change is rapid."
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"As cell phones and smartphones get ubiquitous, people will learn
technology."
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"People don't want to learn technology.
Why is it our problem?"
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who cares?
Please get online,
thank you.
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Two populations
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⚙⚙⚙⚙some good news
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People find a way
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Free to All
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⚙⚙⚙⚙ final words
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⚙⚙⚙⚙ thank you