Publisher's Synopsis
Focusing on the evolution and current state of public-access technologies in public libraries from the perspectives of infrastructure, services, and resources, this issue of Library Technology Reports brings together longitudinal data, key issues, trends, and best practices that will provide library staff with tools for planning, advocacy, and service enhancements. Contributors include several prominent experts in the field, covering topics such as * "Public Libraries and the Internet: An Evolutionary Perspective" * "The Rural Public Library as Leader in Community Broadband Services" * "Successfully Planning a Scalable and Effective Patron Wireless Network" * "E-Government and Employment Support Services" * "Digital Literacy" * "Transforming Public Library Patron Technology Training"The issue was conceived and coordinated by the ALA Office for Research and Statistics (ORS).
