About Me
I am a librarian at Cal Poly Pomona. I have an M.S. in library and information science and an M.A. in English. This weblog reflects my interests in library & information science, literature, language, culture, and the arts. Click for my full profile.
Contact
julieshen (at) gmail (dot) com
My Tweets
Books I Like
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Also, I'm currently reading
Links
| www.flickr.com |
Archives
 |
|
Demand for Internet access exceeds supply at public libraries (7/12/2005) Almost 100 percent of public libraries offer access to the Internet, but most must restrict each patron's time due to limited resources. An ALA study, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, found that 70 percent do not have enough computer terminals during peak periods, and another 16 percent always has a shortage. Shortages are most common in high-poverty and urban areas. "While most of America's middle class has Internet access at home, there's still a digital divide among low-income citizens, people with limited education, ethnic minorities and other groups," said Andy Carvin, an expert in improving access to technology and the Internet. |
Comments:
Post a Comment
Back to top.
Copyright 2003-2008 Julie Shen