ncompass live: broadband + libraries = community growth

Initial and Supplemental Proposals awarded to Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) from the U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). NTIC, UNL, DED and the AIM Institute are cooperatively leading the broadband planning efforts.

NCompass Live: Broadband + Libraries = Community Growth

NCompass June 11, 2014

Presented by Connie Hancock and Charlotte NarjesUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln

About the Nebraska Broadband Initiative

Broadband is a foundation for economic growth, job creation,

global competitiveness and a better way of life.

broadband.nebraska.gov

Goals of this initiative include: Increase adoption and utilization of broadband Develop regional broadband plans Increase understanding of importance of broadband

as a foundation of economic growth

Household Survey

Household Survey Highlights Nebraska households with Internet access at home

increased from 81% in 2010 to 86% this year

Households with broadband Internet service increased from 76% to 82%

Broadband Service by Demographic Factors and Region, 2010 and 2014

Internet ActivitiesSending or receiving e-mailDoing research or searching for informationGetting news/weather informationLooking for health informationUsing a social networking siteOnline banking or bill pay

Access to Public Use Facilities 77% have access to a public use facility 32% of households without Internet at home use

the computer resources at these facilities Asians/Pacific Islanders (54%) and American

Indians/Alaska Natives (56%) use these computer resources

Strengthening Nebraska Businesses

Strengthening Nebraska Businesses Benchmarking Data - Establish initial benchmarks and

measure impact Providing Resources to Businesses – Help businesses

understand how to use broadband to increase economic viability

Building Capacity - Business coaches work with businesses and communities to better utilize broadband

Broadband is Having Positive Impact Businesses reported having a positive impact on

jobs with 364 respondents reporting a net increase of 654 jobs.

Broadband use by businesses typically increased revenue 24-45%

Nebraskans are Using Broadband 89% Households purchase products 72% Businesses advertise online 62% Businesses sell products 97% Households search for information 76% Businesses provide customer service online

Resources

Resources

• Best Practice/Power of Business Tech Fair Videos• https://www.youtube.com/BroadbandNebraska

• Webinar Library – • http://broadband.nebraska.gov/webinar-library

• Broadband Conference – October 1-2, 2014 - Kearney• Power of Business newsletter

• http://powerofbusiness.net

Creating the Statewide Plan

Statewide Priorities

• Broadband Availability and Affordability• Increased Digital Literacy• Economic Development• Agriculture

How has broadband changed our local library?

NEW!! Upcoming Library Survey How often do patrons request information/assistance

on the following Internet-related topics? How would you rate your level of knowledge and

ability to assist patrons on Internet-related topics? To what extent are you interested in receiving training

on the following topics as part of your work assisting patrons at the public library?

Contact Information Charlotte Narjes cnarjes1@unl.edu Connie Hancock chancock1@unl.edu

http://broadband.nebraska.gov