library tech source in community
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for Nov 2014 #MNBroadband ConferenceTRANSCRIPT
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How can communities use
existing assets to spur
technology use?
Ann Treacy
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From the Aspen Institute Library Report…
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At the Library
• Connectivity
• Computers
• Training
• A secret
weapon…
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Secret Greatest Asset?
• We make good partners!
• We have access to people
(66% visited library in last
year)
• We do programming
• We understand technology
& information
• We might be super heroesBatgirl: aka Barbara Gordon
Head of Gotham City Library!
Artwork for the cover of Legends of the DC Universe10 (November
1998). Featuring Barbara Gordon as Batgirl. Art by Kevin Nowlan.
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Connectivity
• Public computer centers
• Wi-Fi for everyone
– Good recipe from Tech Soup
• Check out a Hotspot
– Providence Community Library
($100 device & $120 annual subscription)
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Computers, Devices & More
On Site
• Public computer
centers
– Graphics software for
teens
– Skype kiosks for remote
job interviews
– 3D printers…
• Technology petting
zoos (Try-a-Device)
At Home / Online
• iPads on loan to
organizations and
individuals
• Check out a telescope
• Subscription-based
services (eLearning,
software)
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TRAINING: What do people do
online at the library?• 66% did research for
school or work
• 63% browsed for fun
• 54% used email
• 47% got health info
• 41% visited gov
websites
• 36% applied for jobs
• 35% did social
networking
• 16% took an online
class
• 26% watched video
• 16% bought something
• 16% paid bills
And a librarian was there to help!
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Training & Programming
• Digital literacy training
(on site & online)
– 23 Things on a Stick
• Teen Programming
(YOUmedia)
• From stacks to hacks
– Hackfest
– Maker Spaces
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Get the presentation here:
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Thank you!
Ann Treacy