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I am a librarian at Cal Poly Pomona. I have an M.S. in library and information science and an M.A. in English. This weblog reflects my interests in library & information science, literature, language, culture, and the arts. Click for my full profile.
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Southern Californians establish libraries in China (7/14/2005) The San Fernando Valley Chinese Cultural Association has financed the creation of more than 60 libraries in towns and villages in China. They began their efforts in 1990 to bridge the literacy gap between the rich and poor. The group includes three Cal State Northridge faculty (mathematics professor Kwang-Nan Chow, librarian Angela Lew, and retired mathematics professor T. P. Lin) and businessman Fred Chau, who provided much of the funding. |
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Demand for Internet access exceeds supply at public libraries (7/12/2005) Almost 100 percent of public libraries offer access to the Internet, but most must restrict each patron's time due to limited resources. An ALA study, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, found that 70 percent do not have enough computer terminals during peak periods, and another 16 percent always has a shortage. Shortages are most common in high-poverty and urban areas. "While most of America's middle class has Internet access at home, there's still a digital divide among low-income citizens, people with limited education, ethnic minorities and other groups," said Andy Carvin, an expert in improving access to technology and the Internet. |
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