ncompass live: broadband + libraries = community growth
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NCompass Live - June 11, 2014 http://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/ Broadband is a foundation for economic opportunity, job creation, global competitiveness, attraction and retention of residents plus a better way of life for individuals, small businesses. As a result, small businesses, workers, and communities must have the broadband infrastructure, training tools to participate and compete in a changing economy. Libraries are and can play in key role in helping communities move forward. The presentation will highlight relevant points from recent household and business surveys focused on broadband as well as resources available through the Nebraska Broadband Initiative. The Nebraska Broadband Initiative is funded through a grant to the Nebraska Public Service Commission. The Nebraska Information Technology Commission Community Council (NITC), University of Nebraska - Lincoln (UNL), Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the AIM Institute are cooperatively leading the effort to address the broadband planning needs of Nebraska’s communities. Presenters: Connie Hancock, UNL Extension Educator and Charlotte Narjes, Special Projects Manager, UNL CARI - Center for Applied Rural Innovation.TRANSCRIPT
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 [email protected] Connie Hancock [email protected]
http://broadband.nebraska.gov
