October 20, 2009
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Shhh!
Librarians are raising their voices when it comes to giving Americans broad access to information sources on the Internet.
This month, the Knight Commission on the Information Needs of Communities in a Democracy recommended public-private support for libraries as vital "centers for information, training and civic dialogue."
On Oct. 8, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission convened a summit on improving online access for library patrons.
Texas and six other states are involved in a pilot project funded by the Gates Foundation to build better Internet connections in public libraries. With a better idea of their needs, the states can apply for Gates grants to install faster Internet connections.
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