for Nov 2014 #MNBroadband Conference

1. How can communities use
existing assets to spur
technology use?
Ann Treacy
atreacy@treacyinfo.com
www.byteoftheweek.com
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2. From the Aspen Institute Library Report…
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3. At the Library
• Connectivity
• Computers
• Training
• A secret
weapon…
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4. Secret Greatest Asset?
• We make good partners!
• We have access to people
(66% visited library in last
year)
• We do programming
• We understand technology
www.treacyinfo.com
& information
• We might be super heroes Batgirl: aka Barbara Gordon
Head of Gotham City Library!
Artwork for the cover of Legends of the DC Universe10 (November
1998). Featuring Barbara Gordon as Batgirl. Art by Kevin Nowlan.

5. Connectivity
• Public computer centers
• Wi-Fi for everyone
– Good recipe from Tech Soup
• Check out a Hotspot
– Providence Community Library
($100 device & $120 annual subscription)
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6. Computers, Devices & More
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On Site
• Public computer
centers
– Graphics software for
teens
– Skype kiosks for remote
job interviews
– 3D printers…
• Technology petting
zoos (Try-a-Device)
At Home / Online
• iPads on loan to
organizations and
individuals
• Check out a telescope
• Subscription-based
services (eLearning,
software)

7. TRAINING: What do people do
online at the library?
• 66% did research for
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school or work
• 63% browsed for fun
• 54% used email
• 47% got health info
• 41% visited gov
websites
• 36% applied for jobs
• 35% did social
networking
• 16% took an online
class
• 26% watched video
• 16% bought something
• 16% paid bills
And a librarian was there to help!

8. Training & Programming
• Digital literacy training
(on site & online)
– 23 Things on a Stick
• Teen Programming
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(YOUmedia)
• From stacks to hacks
– Hackfest
– Maker Spaces

9. Get the presentation here:
http://byteoftheweek.com/
Thank you!
Ann Treacy
atreacy@treacyinfo.com
www.treacyinfo.com