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After Access: Libraries and Digital Empowerment June 2015 Ann Joslin Idaho State Librarian
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2014 pop: 1,643,464 Square miles: 83,570 Pop/sq mile: 19.67 103 library jurisdictions 144 facilities Mountains Libraries 70% are only source of free Internet access and computers
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55 of least connected libraries: Average increased from 1 to 11 Mbps 23 Credible Connections convenings: Fostered regional Dept of Labor staff – Library staff relationships
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DIGITAL LITERACY GOALS: Contract with 10 refugee trainers 100 refugees receive 1:1 DL coaching RESULTS: 12 refugees w/ 15 languages were trainers 2,193 refugees received 1:1 coaching
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PUBLIC ACCESS TECHNOLOGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE STATE 2013-2014 NATIONAL 2013-2014 Broadband Mean Download speed:12.8 Mbps57.4 Mbps Minimum Download Speed:1.5 Mbps0.1 Mbps Maximum Download Speed:100 Mbps3000 Mbps WiFi Availability:98.0%97.5% Libraries that would like to increase bandwidth:68.5%66.1% Mean number of public access computers/laptops:14.519.8 IDAHO POST-BTOP
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2014 Broadband Access Survey 85% response rate Average speed: 22 Mbps Lowest: 1.2 Mbps Highest: 93.9 Mbps Bandwidth / library-owned device Average: 0.14 Mbps Lowest: 0.10 Mbps Highest: 13.24 Mbps Cost / Mb / month Average: $59.13 Lowest: $ 0.22 Highest: $453.02
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Pilot project to create a maker culture in libraries ICfL role: Design Pilot Scale Training Outreach AT THE LIBRARY Where Idaho Makers Meet
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Expanding teen programming 2013: 5 Libraries 4,650 people 2014: 11 Libraries 23,064 people 2015: 21 Libraries & counting
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"Make it at the library" 3D printing in Idaho libraries, cool 3D printed bookmarks in shape of Idaho #3Da11yforum #3Da11yforum
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“We had no idea that people involved with car injector clubs, quilters, sheet metal contractors, and retired teachers... would be volunteering to help the younger segment of the community learn about their areas of interest and expertise.... They want to give kids... an edge up to stay here and be part of our community long-term.”
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