iPAC

Serving Diverse Populations

Preparing future information professionals to provide inclusive services to individuals and groups that are disadvantaged, underrepresented, and underserved in terms of information.

Image courtesy of John Consoli, UMCP

Public Libraries and Technology

The 2010-2011 Public Library Funding & Technology Access Survey shows that public libraries continue to enhance their public access technology services, but are facing reduced hours, reduced staff, and other challenges due to budget cuts.

Fig. 1 from 2010-2011 PLFTAS report: Public Library Internet Connectivity speeds

iPAC Project Spotlight

Leveraging Technology for Mathematics: a one-year pilot study funded by the University of Maryland ADVANCE.

Children use a Smartboard to learn mathematics. Photo by Kathy Cassidy (CC).

iPAC Grand Opening!

The iPAC Grand Opening was a huge success! We had over a 100 attendees and want to thank everyone for a great event!

John Carlo Bertot and Paul T. Jaeger speak to attendees

John Carlo Berto and Paul T. Jaeger speak to assembled attendees. Photo by Dayo

iPAC Directors Present at Maryland Library Association Conference

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

iPAC directors John Bertot, Paul Jaeger, and Mega Subramaniam delivered presentations on mentoring for success, scholarly research and publishing, and the future of public libraries at the 2012 Maryland Library Association conference.

iPAC Sponsors and Hosts 2012 Digital Government Conference

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

iPAC is sponsoring and hosting the 2012 Digital Government Society Conference (dg.o 2012) June 4-7, 2012. Marking its 13th year, the conference brings together an international community of leading digital government researchers and practitioners to discuss key issues regarding e-government.