Public libraries and networked information services in low-income communities

被引:41
作者
Bishop, AP [1 ]
Tidline, TJ [1 ]
Shoemaker, S [1 ]
Salela, P [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Illinois, Grad Sch Lib & Informat Sci, Champaign, IL 61820 USA
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D O I
10.1016/S0740-8188(99)00017-1
中图分类号
G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];
学科分类号
1205 ; 120501 ;
摘要
This article presents findings from an empirical study of community information exchange and computer access and use among low-income, predominantly African-American residents in one locale. Data were collected through household interviews, focus groups, and surveys. Results indicate that, while computer use is minimal, many low-income community members are poised to participate in the local development of networked information services. The article emphasizes appropriate roles for public libraries in community-wide efforts to bridge the digital divide that cuts computer use along socioeconomic lines.
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页码:361 / 390
页数:30
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