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Framework for Digitally Inclusive Communities

Framework for Digitally Inclusive Communities. Mary Alice Ball, Ph.D. Senior Program Officer. Agenda. Institute of Museum and Library Services Discuss the IMLS response to the National Broadband Plan Timeline Process Participants

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Framework for Digitally Inclusive Communities

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  1. Framework for Digitally Inclusive Communities Mary Alice Ball, Ph.D. Senior Program Officer

  2. Agenda • Institute of Museum and Library Services • Discuss the IMLS response to the National Broadband Plan • Timeline • Process • Participants • Introduce Version 3 of the proposed Framework for Digitally Inclusive Communities • Outline next steps

  3. IMLS Mission • Help build the capacity of libraries and museums through grant-making, convenings, research and publications • Serve as the federal voice for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums • Strategic Goals • Sustain cultural heritage and knowledge • Enhance learning and spur innovation • Support professional development • Total FY2010 Budget: ~ $265,000,000 • Framework for Digitally Inclusive Communities: $150,000

  4. IMLS Response to NBP • Recommendation 9.3: Guidelines for public access technology • Libraries and community-based organizations (CBOs) • Assess their needs • Review annually to reflect changing technology and practices • Framework is first step • Identify principles and goals of communities that foster digital inclusion • Ultimate goal is to create flexible, self-assessment tool • Help community leaders allocate limited resources • Build the capacity of public libraries and CBOs to serve public • Voluntary adoption, not an unfunded mandate • Resource for developing benchmarks and community-level guidelines

  5. Timeline Role Jan 24-26 Feb 10 Feb 24 Mar 24 Apr 7 Apr 30 Network Obtain comment to create Final Framework Feb 8 Webinar Feedback V3 Feedback V2 Working Group Jan 20 Webinar D.C. Meeting Feb 17 Webinar Mar 31 Feedback V2 Feedback V3 Feedback V1 IMLS/UW/ICMA Report w/ Proposed Framework Create V1 Create V2 Create V3

  6. Inclusive Process • Cooperative agreement with University of Washington and International City/County Management Association • Digital Inclusion Working Group • Provides iterative feedback on UW draft framework • Initial in-person meeting, now uses Ning • Digital Inclusion Network • Larger group of online reviewers • Uses Ning • Federal agencies • Email responses to IMLS • Call in suggestions to the IMLS Digital Inclusion Webinar

  7. Digital Inclusion Working Group

  8. Digital Inclusion Network

  9. Digital Inclusion Network (cont.)

  10. Digital Inclusion Defined When all members of a community understand the benefits of advanced broadband information and communications technologies; have equitable and affordable access to high-speed Internet-connected devices and content; and can take advantage of training opportunities and support systems to build their confidence and knowledge. Vision All people, businesses, and institutions will have access to digital content and technologies that have the capacity to support the creation of healthy, prosperous, and cohesive 21st century communities.

  11. Framework Structure Basic outline of the elements of the framework

  12. 11 Principles • Quality of life • Civic engagement Community Outcomes • Education • Adoption and digital literacy • Consumer education & protection • Economic and workforce development • Public safety and emergency services • Health care Sectors Served • Public access • Access for people with disabilities • Technology infrastructure Foundational Requirements

  13. Principle 1: Technology Infrastructure Communities need access to broadband technology infrastructure in order to be fully engaged and competitive in today’s information-based world. Goals • Access to high speed Internet in every household, business, and community anchor institution at actual download speeds that meet or exceed service goals and milestones set by the FCC. • Pricing structures that enable businesses, institutions, and households to afford access to digital technologies. • Uniform Internet service provider pricing information that is accessible and usable for consumers to understand and compare plans available in the community. • Policies that facilitate competitive deployment of infrastructure through access to rights-of-way and support the development of cooperative networks among community anchor institutions, such as schools, hospitals, and libraries.

  14. Next steps • Gather feedback on Version 3 • Incorporate changes into framework • Roll out proposed framework for public comment • Hold public forums in three cities • Local Advisory Forums • Leadership Forums • Finalize the framework After that??? • Collaborate with strategic partners for implementation • Develop toolkit for communities • Fund demonstration sites to test framework & toolkit

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