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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">Greetings,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">Please see below regarding a new infographic (attached) on the value that public libraries bring by providing access to the Internet…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black">Darci Hanning, MLIS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Meacham, Aimee [mailto:AMeacham@ntia.doc.gov] <br>
<b>To:</b> BroadbandUSA <BroadbandUSA@ntia.doc.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> BroadbandUSA Back to School Blog Introducing New Libraries Brochure/Infographics<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Good afternoon,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Today, BroadbandUSA is introducing a new infographic (booklet) about the importance role that libraries play in providing connectivity through a short blog (below). Please feel free to share this information
broadly. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">I have attached the infographic, but you can also find it here:
</span><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbroadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fresource-files%2Fbbusa_americaslibraries.pdf&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cc7b9288d278c47a9e55408d6129b8488%7Cd6cff1bd67dd4ce8945dd07dc775672f%7C0%7C0%7C636716856505053603&sdata=3Jym4sC2R6PWhoxtsFxOm61Hm1wBb%2FNq6pKYGRYKLpM%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color:#002060">https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/bbusa_americaslibraries.pdf</span></a><span style="color:#0070C0"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Aimee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/ntia-blog/libraries-are-filling-homework-gap-students-head-back-school#contententarea">https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/ntia-blog/libraries-are-filling-homework-gap-students-head-back-school#contententarea</a><span style="color:#0070C0">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Libraries are Filling the Homework Gap as Students Head Back to School
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<p class="MsoNormal">Students heading back to school this fall that lack access to high-speed broadband will continue to rely upon libraries for homework assignments.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Over the past few years, the U.S. has made <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcosn.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2FCoSN_5th_Annual_Infrastructure_Survey.pdf&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cc7b9288d278c47a9e55408d6129b8488%7Cd6cff1bd67dd4ce8945dd07dc775672f%7C0%7C0%7C636716856505053603&sdata=jM9qs%2FcWvKLNN7PepCJNnxxxcVSENsBQunb7Bm6ISlk%3D&reserved=0">
significant gains</a> in efforts to connect K-12 schools with high-speed <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fcc.gov%2Freports-research%2Freports%2Fbroadband-progress-reports%2F2018-broadband-deployment-report&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cc7b9288d278c47a9e55408d6129b8488%7Cd6cff1bd67dd4ce8945dd07dc775672f%7C0%7C0%7C636716856505053603&sdata=d%2BXqHuBYAkunhdzP8fIhTvEQuvkAOk1bK8aOw0KTrb4%3D&reserved=0">
broadband connections of 100Mbps per 1000 students</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Unfortunately, students who lack broadband at home are at a <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnces.ed.gov%2Fpubs2017%2F2017098.pdf&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cc7b9288d278c47a9e55408d6129b8488%7Cd6cff1bd67dd4ce8945dd07dc775672f%7C0%7C0%7C636716856505053603&sdata=CyZeD9SIo%2FBPD530iJ0ay%2BPl%2FFiZTZlMYg%2BFcWp4wus%3D&reserved=0">
significant disadvantage</a>. While there are a number of excellent strategies to resolve this
<a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcosn.org%2FDEtoolkit&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cc7b9288d278c47a9e55408d6129b8488%7Cd6cff1bd67dd4ce8945dd07dc775672f%7C0%7C0%7C636716856505053603&sdata=ZEa35D6x5SKFD3PHdL4KPlVyYQkYkeUrUl%2Fr%2F4c3RvY%3D&reserved=0">
homework gap</a>, American public libraries have been on the front lines and especially helpful for students living in rural areas with limited broadband options or from low-income families unable to pay for service.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Public libraries provide access to research and information needs from professional staff, and serve as gathering spaces and technology hubs. With topics ranging from information literacy to workforce skills, public libraries provide more
than <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imls.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fpublications%2Fdocuments%2Fplsfy2015.pdf&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cc7b9288d278c47a9e55408d6129b8488%7Cd6cff1bd67dd4ce8945dd07dc775672f%7C0%7C0%7C636716856505053603&sdata=q8llwW02QtyhNyTWX1owlAfblrfHbsFu7l4wtrHyOSY%3D&reserved=0">
4.7 million programs</a> and continue to provide Internet access with over <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imls.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fpublications%2Fdocuments%2Fplsfy2015.pdf&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cc7b9288d278c47a9e55408d6129b8488%7Cd6cff1bd67dd4ce8945dd07dc775672f%7C0%7C0%7C636716856505053603&sdata=q8llwW02QtyhNyTWX1owlAfblrfHbsFu7l4wtrHyOSY%3D&reserved=0">
290,000 public-access computers</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">NTIA’s <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbroadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov%2Fntia-event%2F7182018-webinar-statewide-strategies-rural-digital-inclusion%23contententarea&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cc7b9288d278c47a9e55408d6129b8488%7Cd6cff1bd67dd4ce8945dd07dc775672f%7C0%7C0%7C636716856505053603&sdata=iQLxswLovhqBCjHffuQufVtCOyWA33vKxvyrR3%2FaklM%3D&reserved=0">
BroadbandUSA July webinar</a> highlighted examples of libraries working to close this gap. North Carolina is working closely with its state library system to meet the needs of the estimated ten percent of households with school age children that lack broadband
access. North Carolina <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fit.nc.gov%2Fnews%2Fpress-releases%2F2018%2F04%2F30%2Fstate-library-and-nc-dit-receive-grant-address-k-12-homework-gap&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cc7b9288d278c47a9e55408d6129b8488%7Cd6cff1bd67dd4ce8945dd07dc775672f%7C0%7C0%7C636716856505053603&sdata=hAZpiLEnLXLmr27uBz16X3aA%2F8JB1%2Bkb1AQvYxqsLXA%3D&reserved=0">
received a grant</a> from the Institute of Museum & Library Services to pilot and test a project, which includes hiring a Digital Inclusion Librarian and partnering with up to four local library systems to provide WiFi devices that can be loaned to students.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpapers.ssrn.com%2Fsol3%2Fpapers.cfm%3Fabstract_id%3D2756877&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cc7b9288d278c47a9e55408d6129b8488%7Cd6cff1bd67dd4ce8945dd07dc775672f%7C0%7C0%7C636716856505053603&sdata=GJd5hMITW8MpzNmOqjmU4wMHU9PvGrxP1qYCSj4GXS4%3D&reserved=0">Preliminary
research</a> indicates that innovative library programs, such as mobile hotspot sharing, are helping to address homework gap problems. As vital community anchor institutions, libraries continue to lead the way in supporting local broadband adoption. Connecting
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remaining rural and Tribal libraries</a> is another important step in ensuring all American students have the technology they need to support learning.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Find out more on the role libraries play in connectivity with our
<a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbroadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fresource-files%2Fbbusa_americaslibraries.pdf&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cc7b9288d278c47a9e55408d6129b8488%7Cd6cff1bd67dd4ce8945dd07dc775672f%7C0%7C0%7C636716856505053603&sdata=3Jym4sC2R6PWhoxtsFxOm61Hm1wBb%2FNq6pKYGRYKLpM%3D&reserved=0">
new infographic</a>. If you have any questions or would like further information about BroadbandUSA’s work, please contact us at
<a href="mailto:broadbandusa@ntia.doc.gov">broadbandusa@ntia.doc.gov</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Aimee Meacham<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Chief, External Affairs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#002060">Broadband</span></b><b><span style="color:#C00000">USA</span></b><b><span style="color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">National Telecommunications and Information Administration<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:gray">U.S. Department of Commerce<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">(202) 482-5820<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">(202) 281-0105 (mobile)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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