1. Myths About the Digital Divide

2. Jessamyn West Without a Net: Librarians Bridging the Digital Divide librarian.net jessamyn.com

3. 34% Americans with no broadband at home

4. 21% Americans with no internet at home

5. "One in 10 non-users say they would like to start using the internet in the future."

6. competing messages The internet makes you more productive! 23%

7. competing messages The internet is not secure 18%

8. it's magic?

9. why libraries?

10. The library is a public space with computers, broadband access & staff.

11. Multiple divides 1. Economic divide 2. Usability divide 3. Empowerment divide

13. who cares? Please get online! Thank you.

14. Why Does it Matter?

19. Common Misconceptions

20. "The older generation will die and then we'll be set."

22. "The kids today, they're all born digital"

24. "Old statistics are out of date, change is rapid."

26. "As cell phones and smartphones get ubiquitous, people will learn technology."

28. "People don't want to learn technology. Why is it our problem?"

30. some good news

31. People find a way

32. Free to All

34. final words

36. thank you