PLFTAS Data Illustrates Necessity of Public Libraries

The New York Times features Public Library Funding and Technology Access Survey (PLFTAS) data.

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Mega Subramaniam to lead panel, "Experiencing Science in Informal Learning Environments."  iPAC Staff, including co-directors John C. Bertot and Paul T. Jaeger to present paper, "Connecting Government, Libraries, and Communities: Information Behavior Theory and Information Intermediaries in the Design of the LibEGov Tool.”

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Evaluation of Open Government National Action Plan Published

 John C. Bertot, an OpenTheGovernment partner, contributed to the newest report from OpenTheGovernment.org evaluating the U.S. Governments Open Government focused National Action Plan.

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Webinar for newly launched LibEGov.org

To assist libraries in providing e-government services to patrons, the American Library Association will host the no-cost webinar “Libraries & E-government” on April 12, 2013, from 2:00–3:30p.m. EST.

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Registration open now for second LibEGov.org webinar!
Thursday, May 16, 2013
LibEGov.org is portal designed to enhance the interaction between government agencies and libraries and assist librarians in providing vital e-government services to their increasingly diverse communities. To assist libraries in providing e-government services to patrons, the American Library Association will host the no-cost webinar “Libraries & E-government” on May 30, 2013, from 2:00–3:00p.m. EST.
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Graduate Assistant Kaitlin J. Peterson’s presentation selected as winner for REFORMA President’s Program.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Kaitlin J. Peterson’s paper, “Including the Culturally Excluded and Socially Forgotten: Information Services for Spanish Migrant Workers in the United States” will be presented at Chicago ALA, Saturday, June 29 3:00 PM at Palmer House Spire Parlor
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Building Digitally Inclusive Communities: Researching the Role of Public Libraries

April 30, 2013 posted by kaitlin

Since 1994, national surveys charted the progress of public library use of and interaction with the Internet. As part of the Public Libraries and the Internet, then the Public Library Funding & Technology Access (PLFTAS) survey, 14 surveys collected data and identified trends in the provision of Internet access and public access computing by public libraries to their surrounding communities.

PFLTAS Highlights: Libraries and Healthcare

March 11, 2013 posted by kaitlin

As a nation, America spends nearly a fifth of its yearly GDP on healthcare, more than any other nation. One of the most significant causes for this spending is the increase in Americans with chronic diseases, often stemming from obesity and stress (1).

Driving Advocacy with Data: 4 Tips for Telling Your Library’s Story

February 14, 2013 posted by frank

Is there data available for librarians to use in their conversations with local and state officials? Do these decision-makers care about statistics?

The answer to both questions is a resounding yes! While numbers alone may not be enough to convince people to listen, data can be woven into a narrative that draws attention to the range of services provided by your library.