Contact Us Site Map Libraries Bridge the Digital Divide Libraries are central to Digital Divide solutions because the Digital Divide is not just about access to a computer. Libraries have worked to bridged the divide between the information 'haves' and 'have nots' for more than 100 years. In the digital age, libraries are addressing the challenges of information literacy. Libraries partner and collaborate with almost every type of organization and agency to maximize equitable access to information and information technologies.
Public libraries are the largest public providers of Internet access.
Public library outlets in rural and urban areas provide the same access to information, technology, and services to all library users regardless of their income, education level, or abilities. Many small, rural, and remote libraries dependent on scarce local funding are doing the best they can, but few have the level of technologies, services and staff they need. These public libraries are available facilities that stand ready to do more if they can get the needed level of support to implement new technologies. Computer literacy from preschool through college. Collaboration and information technology partnerships with the private sector.