Library upgrade bridges digital divide

Here is an article that points out how business of a public library grows rapidly when all its outdated computers were updated resulting in more community members using the computers and contributing to bridge the digital divide.

Excerpts:

“The new computers, which replaced outdated 7-year-old models, are fully Internet accessible, have USB ports, privacy screens, and feature the latest Microsoft Office software.” and “In fact, they have become so popular, their use increased 58 percent from an average of 5,954 sessions per quarter last year to 9,389 sessions from April through June.”

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Library upgrade bridges digital divide