“As online services evolve to include more video or interactive media to deliver content, public libraries have struggled to provide the quality of service needed by their community when it comes to connectivity. Libraries often face this demand with consumer grade connectivity infrastructure that does not easily scale and offers little to no quality of service guarantees. Essentially libraries are often operating with one arm tied behind their back when it comes to connectivity. Broadband connectivity is the underlying bedrock for building a full suite of services for community and personal development. With a robust and reliable broadband connection, libraries and communities can move into more areas of exploration and innovation. People can move beyond being passive consumers of content to creating their own content which is where great personal and economic opportunity lives.” - Chris Jowaisas, Senior Program Officer, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation testifying at the IMLS hearing: “Libraries and Broadband: Urgency and Impact”
Posted on: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 20:59:58 +0000
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