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Printable State and National Issue Briefs
Printable State and National Issue Briefs
2013-2014 State Brief Trifold
| Public Access Technology and Infrastructure | State 2013-2014 |
National 2013-2014 |
| Broadband | ||
| Mean Download speed: | 182.9 Mbps | 57.4 Mbps |
| Minimum Download Speed: | 0.8 Mbps | 0.1 Mbps |
| Maximum Download Speed: | 1024 Mbps | 3000 Mbps |
| WiFi Availability: | 100.0% | 97.5% |
| Libraries that would like to increase bandwidth: | 53.6% | 66.1% |
| Mean number of public access computers/laptops: | 13.4 | 19.8 |
| Patrons experience wait time for public access computers: | 36.0% | 35.9% |
| Technology Services for Patron Use | ||
| Databases: | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| E-books: | 96.6% | 89.5% |
| Online homework assistance (e.g., tutor.com): | 98.7% | 96.5% |
| Online job/employment resources (e.g., Brainfuse, JobNow): | 93.3% | 95.6% |
| Mobile apps to access library services and resources: | 32.6% | 42.6% |
| Digital Literacy/Public Access Technology Training | State 2013-2014 |
National 2013-2014 |
| Formal Training: | 100.0% | 98.0% |
| General computer skills: | 91.3% | 91.4% |
| General familiarity with new technologies (e.g., using e-readers, tablets): | 61.1% | 67.5% |
| Social media (e.g., blogging, Twitter, FaceBook, YouTube): | 47.5% | 58.5% |
| Library Programs, Information Sessions, & Events | State 2013-2014 |
National 2013-2014 |
| Education Programs: | 100.0% | 99.5% |
| Basic literacy: | 45.6% | 33.2% |
| GED or equivalent education: | 31.9% | 26.5% |
| Summer reading: | 99.3% | 97.5% |
| Economy and Workforce Development Programs: | 95.4% | 99.6% |
| Applying for job: | 75.5% | 73.5% |
| Entrepreneurship and small business development: | 51.7% | 47.3% |
| Accessing and using online business information resources: | 59.5% | 56.1% |
| Civic Engagement Programs: | 74.9% | 74.1% |
| Hosting community engagement events (e.g., candidate forums, community conversations): | 60.0% | 45.6% |
| Hosting creation events (e.g, maker spaces): | 17.0% | 21.4% |
| Completing government forms on-line: | 99.0% | 98.6% |