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Myths About the
Digital Divide
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Jessamyn West
Without a Net: Librarians Bridging the Digital Divide
librarian.netjessamyn.com
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34%Americans with
no broadband at home
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21%Americans with
no internet at home
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"One in 10 non-users say they
would like to start using the internet
in the future."
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competing messages
The internet makes you
more productive!
23%
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competing messages
The internet is not secure
18%
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it's magic?
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why libraries?
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The library is a public space with
computers, broadband
access & staff.
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Multiple divides
1. Economic divide
2. Usability divide
3. Empowerment divide
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who cares?
Please get online!
Thank you.
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Why Does it Matter?
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Common Misconceptions
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"The older generation will die
and then we'll be set."
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"The kids today, they're all born
digital"
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"Old statistics are out of date,
change is rapid."
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"As cell phones and smartphones get ubiquitous, people will learn technology."
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"People don't want to learn technology.
Why is it our problem?"
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some good news
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People find a way
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Free to All
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final words
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thank you