The Edge Initiative has just release Benchmarks Version 1.0, strengthened with feedback received from the library field. The Edge Benchmarks will help libraries improve and enhance public access technology services in communities. This self-assess

Edge partner TechSoup is conducting a webinar series to explore the Edge benchmarks.

Possibly the most exciting aspect of attending IFLA’s 2012 World Library and Information Congress was the opportunity to truly get a sense of the big—global—picture of librarianship. Across all cultural and linguistic boundaries, there were two tr

Millions of people in America use the high-quality public access to computer and Internet services at public libraries to improve their lives.

Together with the library field, the Edge Initiative - an effort driven by a coa

Here's the latest on the Edge Initiative, including the availability of a beta version of the benchmarks, ways to connect with Edge and an invitation to a session at ALA.

The challenge to increase broadband connections and adoption is an action call to the entire nation.The whole community of the United States needs to own the challenge and understand that the nation is stronger when every citizen is digitally empo