5. 357+ Public Libraries in Minnesota
Average Number of Internet Workstations – 13.7
Percent of “Always Sufficient” Internet
Workstations – 36.3%
Increase in use over prior year (2011-12) – 71.8%
Percent of libraries with Maximum Internet Speed
greater than 30mb – 2%
By the Numbers
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7. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Libraries Changing Lives and Transforming
Community
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8. • Core library service
• Public libraries are key element of Minnesota’s
digital infrastructure
• 20% of American adults have no broadband or
smart phone connection
• When people use technology at their public
library, their lives improve
Public Libraries Provide Digital Access
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11. Libraries Workforce Centers
Locations … 100+ 13
Hours Open Weekly …
4,736 619
Public Computers …
2,445 284
MELSA Libraries and Metro Area Workforce
Center Access, 2011 Comparative Study
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37. By 2030, the number of Minnesotans over age 65 is
expected to almost double and older adults will
comprise about one-fifth of our population.
(Minnesota Compass)
Aging
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38. More than half of Minnesota’s residents live in the
7-county Twin Cities region and increasing from
2.9 million people to more than 3.5 million by 2040.
(Minnesota Compass)
Places
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39. About 17 percent of our state’s residents are now
persons of color … between 2000 and 2010, the
state’s population of color grew by 55 percent.
(Minnesota Compass)
People
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52. $2,700,000 -- Federal Erate Program
$2,300,000 -- State of Minnesota
$2,750,000 – City and County
$7,750,000 – Total Network Costs
Cost of Today’s Library Network
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56. The Minnesota Library Association and the
Minnesota Educational Media Organization support*
• $6 million increase to Telecommunications Equity
Aid for K-12 Schools – total $9.75 million
• $2.2 million increase to Regional Library
Telecommunications Aid for public libraries –
total $4.5 million
*Minnesota Department of Education budget is not yet established.
2014 Legislative Session
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63. Jennifer R. Nelson, State Library Services
jennifer.r.nelson@state.mn.us
Melinda Ludwiczak, MELSA
melinda@melsa.org
Peg Werner, Viking Library System
pwerner@viking.lib.mn.us
Today’s Presenters
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Notas do Editor
Libraries offer a myriad of programs, services, resources and tools for education, entertainment, employment and more
Libraries are everywhere you want to be – more than 357 public libraries in Minnesota; 100% offer computers and internet access
All shapes, all sizes, all supported by cities and counties committed to learning, literacy, and a high quality of life
While all of Minnesota’s libraries offer internet access and computers, what is available doesn’t always meet demand
Our goal today is to provide information that helps you understand the essential role that libraries play in Minnesota, and to engage you in thinking about the future
A short video that encapsulates the impact of libraries nationwide
One of the essential roles for libraries is to provide access to those who don’t have it at home or at work. Libraries provide a stable infrastructure and are a reliable resource that serves everyone in the community.
Programs and services that respond to the unique needs of seniors are growing at a fast pace – adaptive technology like screen readers and screen enlargers can temper the impact of vision loss, for example. The people connection is just as important for elders as young people – and requires that we have staff skilled in working with these needs.
Libraries have ongoing commitment to addressing the needs of non urban residents even as shifts happen – the perceived ease of ‘its on the internet’ masks the challenges of adequate access and skills for the people we serve
Responding to diverse communities is at the heart of creating inclusive communities. Providing services in alternative languages may become more critical – technology offers some benefits, but can’t replace people. Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders – and will have different needs, expectations and experiences.
Tax information and forms have for years been a primary partnership. Affordable Care Act is the most recent example.
Online training that builds capacity – ramp up quickly to respond. Recorded and available 24/7 – but needs differ from state to state.
While trained navigators and assistors will be available through many organizations, libraries, because of location, hours and technology, are likely to see many visitors in need of information.
Leveraging community partnerships to meet community needs beyond traditional literacy
Our goal today was to Inform, Excite and Enlighten you about the role that libraries play in ensuring that all residents have access to the critical tools of technology and a chance to build skills that will allow them to move ahead in their lives
Libraries have come a long way since 1973. I don’t even want to guess how little data these tapes stored
The ratio of size to date continues to shrink
We can be the change we want to see in the world. Libraries can become centers of content creation.
Minnesota is currently at 20 gigabits, likely to be at 60 in two years, and 100 in three. How will we get the bandwidth capacity we need? By creatively leveraging resources and partnerships that build strong networks.
What will the future look like? While we can’t predict the future, we can predict we’ll be ready for it.