Fiber to the Library
"Technology Hub for the Community"
The Community TeleStructure Initiative proposes a nationwide Fiber to the Library Project.
Make connecting every public library in the country by 2010 a national goal and a key component of a new national broadband strategy. The idea is simple and measurable and achievable.
This goal further supports at least three new key roles for the library as:
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| "Technology Hub for the Community" |
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| Early Adopter |
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shared use/access for leading technology as demo site & showcase |
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ex: HD video conference facility w/ projectors, cameras, etc |
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| Face of E-gov |
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guide and research assist as first stop for online gov’t. (local, state, fed) |
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tech support resource & community knowledge base |
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| First Responder |
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disaster preparedness/recovery for information & communications |
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anchor for autonomous local system |
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| A workshop is being planned to: |
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Evaluate potential impact on libraries |
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Develop strategies for implementation. |
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Discuss consortium for advocacy |
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