Public Libraries & the Internet

Public Libraries & the Internet
8 studies conducted that track the level of involvement, key issues, trends, and other aspects of public library Internet use.
http://www.ii.fsu.edu/plinternet/

- Public library Internet connectivity;
- Public Internet access workstation availability;
- Internet connectivity bandwidth;
- Internet-based service and resource availability (e.g., databases, training, digital reference);
- User training provision;
- Costs and issues associated with Internet connectivity (e.g., funding for technology infrastructure, e-rate, maintenance and upgrades of technology, staff skills requirements); and
- Community impacts and benefits to Internet access.
- Case studies which explored successfully networked public libraries (SNPL)