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The Internet Innovation Alliance is a broad-based coalition of business and non-profit organizations that aim to ensure every American, regardless of race, income or geography, has access to the critical tool that is broadband Internet. The IIA seeks to promote public policies that support equal opportunity for universal broadband availability and adoption so that everyone, everywhere can seize the benefits of the Internet - from education to health care, employment to community building, civic engagement and beyond.

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Public libraries key in the wake of natural disasters for searching online for housing

In the wake of natural disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina, public libraries were often some of the last remaining places where people could search online for housing and FEMA aid.

Research Area: Other

Tags: library, public library, fema, natural disaster, hurricane katrina, housing

Becker, Samantha, Michael D. Crandall, Karen E. Fisher, Bo Kinney,Carol Landry, and Anita Rocha. (2010). Opportunity for All: How the American Public Benefits from Internet Access at U.S. Libraries. (IMLS-2010-RES-01). Institute of Museum and Library Services.Washington, D.C.
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44 percent of people in households living below the federal poverty line used public library computers and Internet access.

Overall, 44 percent of people in households living below the federal poverty line ($22,000 a year for a family of four) used public library computers and Internet access. Among young adults (14–24 years of age) in households below the federal poverty line, 61 percent used public library computers and Internet for educational purposes.  Among seniors (65 and older) living in poverty, 54 percent used public library computers for health or wellness needs.

Research Area: Digital Divide

Tags: digital divide, education, poverty, access, health, library, public library, seniors, wellness

Becker, Samantha, Michael D. Crandall, Karen E. Fisher, Bo Kinney,Carol Landry, and Anita Rocha. (2010). Opportunity for All: How the American Public Benefits from Internet Access at U.S. Libraries. (IMLS-2010-RES-01). Institute of Museum and Library Services.Washington, D.C.
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