State Librarians Quarterly Webcast

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State Librarians Quarterly Webcast
Susan Hildreth August 3, 2005 Noon 1pm
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To Ask Questions, Use Chat

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• Type question in the box
• Press Enter

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Gates Foundation 2005 Survey

• 98.9 of public libraries offer free Internet
  access
• Public libraries provide the only Internet access
  for the nations poorest areas
• Nine out of 10 public libraries do not have
  enough terminals to meet demand
• No more capacity due to funding or physical or
  network limitations

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Staying Connected Grant Funds To Include
Training

• Infopeople will provide training to help
  libraries with selection, procurement and
  long-term support for replacement public access
  computers
• Training will include webcasts and workshops

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Connectivity - Key to Convenient and Effective
Access to the Internet

• 72 of urban libraries have high-speed
  connections 20 of them offer wireless
  connections
• Only 34 of rural libraries have high-speed
  connections - challenge for states with
  extensive rural areas
• 66 of California public libraries have high
  speed connections as defined by the Gates Survey
  (769 kbps)

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Maintaining Quality Technology Services is a
Challenge for Libraries

• 70 of public libraries do not have a plan to
  upgrade hardware
• 77 do not have a plan to upgrade software
• 96 do not have a plan to upgrade their
  connection speed

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Gates Foundation Public Access Computer Hardware
Upgrade Grant Program

• 1st priority - Replacement of any remaining
  original computers
• 2nd priority - Replacement of computers that are
  newer than the original computers, but still need
  replacement
• 3rd priority - Libraries eligible for the
  original grant that did not to participate will
  be able to do so
• 4th priority - Equipment used for training labs
  eligible for replacement.

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Funds Can Be Used For

• Software for the public access computers
• Support services such as extended warranties and
  technical support services
• Installation and configuration to help ensure
  long term sustainability

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Funds Cannot Be Used For

• Staff computers
• Peripherals such as switches, firewalls, or
  printers

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Application Information Will Be Forthcoming

• Libraries serving over 300,000 apply directly to
  Gates Foundation
• Other libraries use online form developed by
  Gates Foundation to report status of public
  access computer. California State Library will
  use reports to determine state project plan to
  submit to Gates Foundation

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Everyone is on the Internet!
67 of adults use the Internet

• 84 of those 18-29
• 76 of those 30-49
• 64 of those 50-64

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What Are They Doing?

• 91 send email
• 84 use search engines to find information
• 80 search the Internet to answer a specific
  question
• People get their information from the Internet.

Libraries need to be there!
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Future of Resource-Sharing and Cooperative
Services in California

• Reference service focus groups held in July
• Visioning of cooperative services To be held in
  late November/early December
• Statewide convocation on 21st century library
  services 2006

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Wrap-Up and QA

• Susan will now respond to questions youve
  submitted via Chat.
• Please fill out the survey that is displayed
  during the QA.