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Printable State and National Issue Briefs
2014-2015 State Brief
2014-2015 Issue Briefs
 Broadband Community Access |
Digital Inclusion Digital Literacy |
E-government Employment |
Buildings |
| Public Access Technology and Infrastructure | State 2014-2015 |
National 2014-2015 |
| Broadband | ||
| Mean Download speed: | 50 Mbps | 16 Mbps |
| Minimum Download Speed: | 2 Mbps | 0 Mbps |
| Maximum Download Speed: | 1024 Mbps | 3000 Mbps |
| Mean number of public access computers/laptops: | 14 | 18.8 |
| Renovated within the last five years: | 19.0% | 21.3% |
| Technology Services for Patron Use | ||
| E-books: | 94.3% | 90.3% |
| Online health resources: | 81.4% | 76.8% |
| Mobile apps to access library services and resources: | 39.0% | 42.7% |
| Digital Literacy/Public Access Technology Training | State 2014-2015 |
National 2014-2015 |
| General computer skills: | 91.4% | 86.9% |
| General familiarity with new technologies (e.g., using e-readers, tablets): | 61.0% | 61.8% |
| Social media (e.g., blogging, Twitter, FaceBook, YouTube): | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Library Programs, Information Sessions, & Events | State 2014-2015 |
National 2014-2015 |
| Education Programs: | ||
| Summer reading for children: | 99.5% | 95.4% |
| GED or equivalent education: | 21.0% | 34.9% |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math (STEAM) events: | 42.9% | 34.2% |
| Economy and Workforce Development Programs: | ||
| Applying for jobs: | 74.8% | 73.1% |
| Accessing and using online business information resources: | 39.0% | 47.9% |
| Providing work space(s) for mobile workers: | 39.5% | 36.1% |
| Civic Engagement Programs: | ||
| Assisting patrons with access and use of online government (e-government) programs and services: | 62.9% | 75.6% |
| Hosting community engagement events (e.g., candidate forums, community conversations): | 38.6% | 40.2% |
| Hosting social connection events for young adults (e.g., manga/anime, gaming, book groups): | 62.9% | 59.8% |
| Health & Wellness Programs: | ||
| Identifying health insurance resources: | 53.8% | 59.4% |
| Locating and evaluating free health information online: | 48.6% | 57.7% |
| Bringing health care providers to offer limited health care screening services: | 29.5% | 18.1% |