Description
This session will cover information about underserved populations in the public library setting and what obstacles they face when using various technologies that the library provides. One of these obstacles is difficulty in access due to transportation and finances. Overdrive and Freegal will be highlighted as online examples as well as technology within the library such as makerspaces and public computers.
Start Date
15-3-2017 1:00 PM
End Date
15-3-2017 2:00 PM
Bridging the Gap: Underserved Populations and Technology
This session will cover information about underserved populations in the public library setting and what obstacles they face when using various technologies that the library provides. One of these obstacles is difficulty in access due to transportation and finances. Overdrive and Freegal will be highlighted as online examples as well as technology within the library such as makerspaces and public computers.