Characteristics and choices of public access Internet users in Victorian public libraries

2003 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 344-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary Hardy ◽  
Graeme Johanson
Keyword(s):  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Internet Users

scholarly journals Public Access Technologies in Public Libraries: Effects and Implications

2009 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 81 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Carlo Bertot
Keyword(s):  
World Wide Web ◽  
World Wide ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Access ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Access Technology ◽  
Initial Development ◽  
Early Adopters ◽  
The World ◽  
Computer Services

<span>Public libraries were early adopters of Internet-based technologies and have provided public access to the Internet and computers since the early 1990s. The landscape of public-access Internet and computing was substantially different in the 1990s as the World Wide Web was only in its initial development. At that time, public libraries essentially experimented with publicaccess Internet and computer services, largely absorbing this service into existing service and resource provision without substantial consideration of the management, facilities, staffing, and other implications of public-access technology (PAT) services and resources. This article explores the implications for public libraries of the provision of PAT and seeks to look further to review issues and practices associated with PAT provision resources. While much research focuses on the amount of public access that </span><span>public libraries provide, little offers a view of the effect of public access on libraries. This article provides insights into some of the costs, issues, and challenges associated with public access and concludes with recommendations that require continued exploration.</span>

Outcomes‐based measurement of public access computing in public libraries

2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristine Pabērza ◽  
Ugne Rutkauskiene
Keyword(s):  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Access

scholarly journals Assessing Sufficiency and Quality of Bandwidth for Public Libraries

2007 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Carlo Bertot ◽  
Charles R. McClure
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Access ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The Public ◽  
Internet Study ◽  
Telecommunications Services ◽  
Access Services ◽  
Networked Services

Based on data collected as part of the 2006 Public Libraries and the Internet study, the authors assess the degree to which public libraries provide sufficient and quality bandwidth to support the library’s networked services and resources. The topic is complex due to the arbitrary assignment of a number of kilobytes per second (kbps) used to define bandwidth. Such arbitrary definitions to describe bandwidth sufficiency and quality are not useful. Public libraries are indeed connected to the Internet and do provide public-access services and resources. It is, however, time to move beyond connectivity type and speed questions and consider issues of bandwidth sufficiency, quality, and the range of networked services that should be available to the public from public libraries. A secondary, but important issue is the extent to which libraries, particularly in rural areas, have access to broadband telecommunications services.

The Intersection of Public Policy and Public Access: Digital Divides, Digital Literacy, Digital Inclusion, and Public Libraries

2012 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul T. Jaeger ◽  
John Carlo Bertot ◽  
Kim M. Thompson ◽  
Sarah M. Katz ◽  
Elizabeth J. DeCoster
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Digital Inclusion ◽  
Digital Divides

Success Factors in Public Access Computing for Development

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Gomez
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Underserved Populations ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Information And Communication

An exploratory, qualitative study in 25 countries around the world identifies success factors for centers that offer public access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The study considered public libraries, telecenters, and cybercafés, and grouped the findings into four types of success factors: (1) understand and take care of local needs first, (2) train info mediaries and users, (3) build alliances with other venues and collaborate with other community services, and (4) strengthen sustainability. Results corroborate the findings of previous studies of libraries and of telecenters which identify success factors that include the four themes presented. However, this is the first systematic comparison across multiple countries to identify success factors in different types of public access venues. The findings highlight critical variables to be considered in policy decisions, funding allocations, and program implementation to reach underserved populations in developing countries with equitable access and meaningful use of ICT. They also provide valuable direction for future research to better understand the interactions between libraries, telecenters, and cybercafés as venues that can contribute to community development through public access to ICT.

Interlending and document supply: a review of the recent literature: 86

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (2/3) ◽  
pp. 137-143
Author(s):  
Mike McGrath
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Related Material ◽  
The Usa

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the literature concerning interlending and document supply. Design/methodology/approach – The study included the review of over 130 journals and related material. Findings – The race to build and deliver a system for dealing with the vast increase in OA-deposited manuscripts in the USA continues. Public access to publishers’ e-content is being made available in UK public libraries as part of the Finch report agreement. More developments in Patron-Driven Acquisition are described and much else. Originality/value – Represents a useful resource for librarians and others concerned with interlending and document supply and such related matters as resource sharing and open access.

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