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Websites and Internet Resources on Public Access Computing Around the World
A list of external links
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Municipal Public Library N° 209 (Puqueldon, Chile)
A small Chilean island may be two ferry rides away from the mainland, but its library brings Internet access--and the world--to its doorstep.
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WebJunction's Focus on Public Access Computing Around the World
In every corner of the globe libraries are bringing computing to the public. Here's a collection of resources that explore the policies and practicalities.
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Free, Equal, and Unhampered Internet Access: A Global Perspective
This PhD thesis is an in-depth exploration of global issues in access to the Internet. Full of wonderful information about what's happening on every continent.
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Public Access Computing in Bulgaria
Librarians in Colorado and Bulgaria are working together to transform Bulgarian libraries from "museums of books" into the information centers of their communities.
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Bibliored: Columbia's Innovative Library Network
Bibliored, the network of public libraries in Bogota, is central to providing access to digital information in a city where over 80 percent of the population lives in poverty.
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E-Powering the People: South Africa's Smart Cape Access Project
South Africa's Cape Town Public Libraries bridge the digital divide with public access computing.
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A Knowledge Centre for the Community: A New Role for the Public Library
Kay Poustie describes public libraries in Australia and the United Kingdom taking on new roles so that they become central to economic development in their communities.
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La Biblioteca Pública N° 209 (Puqueldon, Chile)
Una pequeña isla chilena puede estar a dos viajes en ferry del continente, pero el mundo llega al pueblo a través de la conexión a Internet de la biblioteca pública.
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12 Real Access Criteria
For people to have meaningful access to information and communication technologies 12 key factors have to be addressed.
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Barriers to Public Access Computing - A Global View
In his work for IFLA Stuart Hamilton has done an extensive investigation of common issues libraries around world face in delivering public access computing. Here's a summary of his work.
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