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Framing Access

Published:2024-07 Issue: Volume:14 Page:
ISSN:2158-3897
Container-title:Journal of Information Policy
language:en
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Author:

Strover Sharon¹^ORCID,Nelson Whitney²^ORCID,Lalwani Sheila¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. The University of Texas at Austin, Moody College of Communication

2. The University of Texas at Austin, School of Information

Abstract

Abstract To explore the expanding role of libraries in providing internet access and promoting digital literacy, this article examines ten libraries in one state that developed Digital Navigator programs. Representing a mix of small and rural as well as metropolitan and large libraries, the libraries’ efforts offer a different philosophy in dealing with digital divide factors. This research investigates how libraries launched Digital Navigator programs, the processes behind developing them, and how they reflect notions of information access. This investigation analyzes the circumstances and controversies more broadly, which can shape digital information strategies in public libraries.

Publisher

The Pennsylvania State University Press

Link

https://scholarlypublishingcollective.org/psup/information-policy/article-pdf/doi/10.5325/jinfopoli.14.2024.0007/2121190/jinfopoli.14.2024.0007.pdf

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