[LM_NET] Value of Public Libraries for kids on the wrong side of the economic digital divide

[Mary Ann Bell <drmaryannbell@GMAIL.COM>]

Earlier this afternoon I posted a request for survey participation about
K-12 schools and kids who lack Internet/computers at home. Several people
contacted me to remind me that public libraries are wonderful resources for
these kids. So true! In fact one of my survey questions is about whether
kids in the participants' neighborhoods have access to public libraries or
after school programs. The reason I did not mention them in my query is
because I am concentrating on what public schools are doing, and what more
they can do to help these kids. I wish all kids had public library access.
In my old neighborhood, the kids with the greatest need were separated from
the nearest public library by a multi-lane freeway and a distance of several
miles. Yes there are overpasses but I would never have allowed my child to
take the trek. But by no means did I mean to overlook public libraries! They
are a vital asset that we need to continue to support, especially in these
hard times! Cheers, mabell
PS If you want to go to my survey, the link is: http://bit.ly/digidivide
I have already had 26 responses. Of these, 11 say that kids have access to
public libraries. It will be interesting to see how the numbers fare as more
people participate.

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"Try Curiosity!"--Dorothy Parker
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Dr. Mary Ann Bell
Associate Professor
Sam Houston State University
A Member of the Texas State University System
Department of Library Science
lis_mah@shsu.edu
drmaryannbell@gmail.com

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