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Myths & Facts about the digital divide

Jessamyn West Without a Net: Librarians Bridging the Digital Divide librarian.net jessamyn.com

the numbers

specific to general a. Everyone has got an anecdote. b. Most people know a local library. c. Some people understand how libraries are funded. d. Some people understand what IMLS & ARRA. e. Few people understand the National Broadband Plan or what the roadmap is like

34% Americans with no broadband at home

21% Americans with no internet at home

"One in 10 non-users say they would like to start using the internet in the future."

competing messages The internet makes you more productive! 23%

The internet is not secure 18% competing messages

it's magic?

the maps

broadbandmap.gov

recovery.vermont.gov my house

Why no internet?

why libraries?

The library is a public space with computers, broadband access and staff.

the mess

Multiple divides 1. Economic divide 2. Usability divide 3. Empowerment divide

the myths

"The older generation will die and then we'll be set."

"The kids today, they're all born digital"

"Old statistics are out of date, change is rapid."

"As cell phones and smartphones get ubiquitous, people will learn technology."

"People don't want to learn technology. Why is it our problem?"

who cares? Please get online, thank you.

Two populations

some good news

People find a way

Free to All

final words

thank you