1. Myths & Facts about the digital divide

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

5. the numbers

6. 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

7. 34% Americans with no broadband at home

8. 21% Americans with no internet at home

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

10. competing messages The internet makes you more productive! 23%

11. The internet is not secure 18% competing messages

12. it's magic?

13. the maps

14. broadbandmap.gov

15. recovery.vermont.gov my house

18. Why no internet?

19. why libraries?

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

23. the mess

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

31. the myths

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

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

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 "Old statistics are out of date, change is rapid."

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

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

42. who cares? Please get online, thank you.

43. Two populations

44. some good news

45. People find a way

47. Free to All

49. final words

52. thank you