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K20 INITIATIVE. Broadband in Washington December 13-14,2010 Tacoma, WA James Werle, Director, National Internet2 K20 Initiative. PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND HIGH PERFORMANCE BROADBAND ...NOW WHAT?. Momentous Times for Public Libraries!.
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K20INITIATIVE Broadband in WashingtonDecember 13-14,2010Tacoma, WAJames Werle, Director, National Internet2 K20 Initiative PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND HIGH PERFORMANCE BROADBAND...NOW WHAT?
Momentous Times for Public Libraries! “…Citizens must be guaranteed access to the ever-expanding universe of knowledge, tools, services, and resources available on the Internet. Public libraries not only can and should provide that access, they also act as catalysts for improving Internet service for entire communities.” 2008-2009 ALA President Jim RettigSource: http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=1203
National Broadband Plan • Goal No.4 • …at least 1 gigabit per second broadband service to anchor institutions such as schools, libraries, hospitals, and government buildings.1 …..but to what end? 1. Source: National Broadband Plan, chapter 2http://bit.ly/dlWVN9
Let’s consider Advanced Videoconferencing… ? ? We have a great community room with a large movie size screen of about 16x16 feet, a state-of-the-art surround sound system, air-conditioning, clean bathrooms close by and a great library cafe that offers coffee, soda and scrumptious food that can be eaten while you watch. For many people, our "community living room" offers better amenities than their own homes, plus you get the excitement of watching with others. Janie L. Hermann, Librarian, Princeton Public Library, Princeton, NJ
How do People Use Library Internet Connections? Source: Opportunities for All – How the American Public Benefits from Internet Access at U.S. Libraries
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INTERNET2 K20 INITIATIVE For more information, please visit us at http://k20.internet2.eduContact:James Werle, MLIS Director, Internet2 K20 Initiative360-499-0269 jwerle@internet2.edu