克里斯汀Rebmann
Libraries Leading the Way in Digital Equity, Inclusion and Disaster Response
信息学院
College of Professional and Global Studies
In today’s world, internet access is crucial to many aspects of life, from communication and information accessibility to disaster response. But many people lack basic digital access, particularly those in rural areas, in locations affected by natural disaster, and in other underserved communities.
克里斯汀Rebmann sees potential for expanding access in an emerging, low-cost wireless technology called TV White Spaces. TV White Spaces, or TVWS, are broadcast frequencies made available where the spectrum is not being used by licensed services such as television 广播.
A new project, led by the 信息学院, seeks to install technology in libraries and test a new model for digital access and inclusion that can be replicated nationwide.
“The project has two primary audiences,” Rebmann says. “服务不足的人群和 图书馆从业人员. Our project addresses challenges in access and inclusion by raising awareness of TVWS networking in the library community and supporting practiti一个rs’ abilities to use TVWS to expand internet access to underserved 人口.”
Rebmann envisions a new role for TVWS and community libraries to help in the aftermath 自然灾害. “Libraries in these affected areas,” she says, “might have been able to assist in facilitation of internet access with portable TVWS network connection 点. By virtue of their mobility, TVWS hotspots can provide essential digital access in times of crisis by moving along with their affected 人口.”
学生的研究
"I gained a whole level of appreciation for the potential that TVWS technology has for public libraries in serving their communities, especially historically underserved 人口. It is imperative now more than ever that this conversation continues, in light of the current threat to net neutrality, which in my opinion plays a huge role in ensuring the continued success of TVWS implementations in public libraries 及以后."
伊曼纽尔·爱德华·特
’17 Master of Library and Information 科学
菠菜网lol正规平台 研究基金会 年度报告 2018
