by TIPI Staff | Oct 23, 2017
Rural areas are consistently disadvantaged simply because the more people that are in a town, the more attractive the town is for businesses; rural locations are negatively affected by economies of scale. Everything may cost more, including Internet, and in some cases...
by TIPI Staff | Oct 5, 2017
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission hosted a webinar in early September of 2017 on the topic of Hotspot lending programs. This hour-long webinar, led by Dr. Sharon Strover, is geared toward librarians or library staff who are interested in learning about...
by TIPI Staff | Aug 14, 2017
The Coffeyville Public Library in the southeastern region of Kansas is one of the oldest continually operating libraries in the state, open since 1906. The library serves both their local Kansas community and parts of rural Oklahoma. The library offers its...
by TIPI Staff | Feb 14, 2017
Select the images below to view the interactive maps of the rural libraries in our study area. The maps include information for each community on basic demographics, library hotspot lending, and the current state of the broadband connection as defined by the FCC...
by TIPI Staff | Sep 16, 2016
Inside the Stanton County Library Archival images and 21st century connectivity in Stanton County. Main Entrance to the Peabody Library in Jonesport, Maine Great Bend advertises its diverse offerings to everyone passing by. Quinter, Kansas – iconic great...
by TIPI Staff | Sep 15, 2016
Goodland Public Library, part of the Northwest Kansas Library System (NWKLS), implemented one of the broadest-utilized lending programs in the Kansas State Library hotspot program. The library is highly regarded by the citizens of Goodland, as reflected by the number...
by TIPI Staff | Sep 15, 2016
The Stanton County Library in Johnson City, KS is a part of the Southwest Kansas Library System. The library serves the cities and townships of Stanton County as well as a large population of traveling harvesters who come to work on local farms during harvest season....
by TIPI Staff | Sep 15, 2016
In Jonesport, Maine, the Peabody Memorial Library serves the townships of Jonesport, Beals, and Addison, which have a total population of over 3,000 residents. With almost 10,000 library visits annually, the library is a popular spot for its communities. The library...
by TIPI Staff | Sep 12, 2016
Implementing a Mobile Hotspot Lending Program at your library offers up a world of possibilities for your patrons. Enabling patrons to take the Internet home offers a number of unique benefits, such as bridging the digital divide and lessening the homework gap for...
