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Enhancing Public Libraries with High-Speed Broadband Access

Explore the impact of high-performance broadband in public libraries, enabling access to vast online resources and fostering community connection. Learn about the National Broadband Plan's goal and the potential of advanced videoconferencing. Join the movement toward improved internet service for all.

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Enhancing Public Libraries with High-Speed Broadband Access

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  1. K20INITIATIVE Broadband in WashingtonDecember 13-14,2010Tacoma, WAJames Werle, Director, National Internet2 K20 Initiative PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND HIGH PERFORMANCE BROADBAND...NOW WHAT?

  2. Momentous Times for Public Libraries! “…Citizens must be guaranteed access to the ever-expanding universe of knowledge, tools, services, and resources available on the Internet. Public libraries not only can and should provide that access, they also act as catalysts for improving Internet service for entire communities.” 2008-2009 ALA President Jim RettigSource: http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=1203

  3. National Broadband Plan • Goal No.4 • …at least 1 gigabit per second broadband service to anchor institutions such as schools, libraries, hospitals, and government buildings.1 …..but to what end? 1. Source: National Broadband Plan, chapter 2http://bit.ly/dlWVN9

  4. Let’s consider Advanced Videoconferencing… ? ? We have a great community room with a large movie size screen of about 16x16 feet, a state-of-the-art surround sound system, air-conditioning, clean bathrooms close by and a great library cafe that offers coffee, soda and scrumptious food that can be eaten while you watch. For many people, our "community living room" offers better amenities than their own homes, plus you get the excitement of watching with others. Janie L. Hermann, Librarian, Princeton Public Library, Princeton, NJ

  5. How do People Use Library Internet Connections? Source: Opportunities for All – How the American Public Benefits from Internet Access at U.S. Libraries

  6. Live Webcasts

  7. Exploratorium –Live from Turkey Webcast

  8. Bob Ballard - Immersion Presents Monterey Bay

  9. Jessamine County Public Library http://blip.tv/file/3494758/

  10. Jessamine County Public Library St. Louis Zoo – Puffins & Penguins http://blip.tv/file/3494758/

  11. Jessamine County Public Library Columbus Zoo – Underwater Explorations

  12. Access to Expertise and Learning Experiences

  13. Bringing people together with common interests

  14. International Collaboration and Cultural Exchange

  15. INTERNET2 K20 INITIATIVE For more information, please visit us at http://k20.internet2.eduContact:James Werle, MLIS Director, Internet2 K20 Initiative360-499-0269 jwerle@internet2.edu

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