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		<title>Minding the Gap: Bridging the Digital Divide in MN</title>
		<link>http://webjunctionworks.org/mn/blog/?p=836</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MaryAnn VanCura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Divide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Digital Literacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Library Value]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Today the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) is in sync with the federal universe. The Federal Communications Commission Chair held a live meeting today to promote a new initative on digital literacy, broadband and workforce support. To see the library-related quotes, see today&#8217;s Librarian by Day blog entry.
Today there is an MLA Program on digital literacy and efforts [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Comcast Internet Essentials &#8211; At $10/mo who qualifies?</title>
		<link>http://webjunctionworks.org/mn/blog/?p=795</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:59:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MaryAnn VanCura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Divide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Digital Literacy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Library staff and their patrons may hear about a new program from Comcast, called Internet Essentials, offering low-cost Internet access.
Here are some basic points for your reference:
• Comcast is offering home Internet access for $9.95/month, and offering a computer for $149+tax, to qualifying families.
• The offer is solely for families in which at least one [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Digital Literacy Assessment Design &#8211; RFP for Consultants</title>
		<link>http://webjunctionworks.org/mn/blog/?p=730</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:29:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MaryAnn VanCura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Divide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Digital Literacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assessment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North Star Digital Literacy Standards]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Two contract consultants are needed to assist with development of an online assessment tool &#8212; the next step toward implementation of the North Star Digital Literacy Standards.

An Online Design Specialist to develop an online assessment for basic digital literacy standards which have been developed through a community process. Approximately 600 hours over nine months. 
An Educational [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Envisioning an Internet Center for Homeless Individuals</title>
		<link>http://webjunctionworks.org/mn/blog/?p=726</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:22:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MaryAnn VanCura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Divide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Public Access Computing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[digital inclusion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[homeless]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Open Access Connections]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A new report, Envisioning an Internet Center for Homeless Individuals, has been released. It discusses how people in the Twin Cities who are homeless are marginalized in accessing technology and the Internet, and describes a possible solution.   The report includes references to the role of local libraries.
Research was done by grad student Rebecca Orrick, former Community Technology Empowerment [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Digital Inclusion Forum 12/6 &#8211; Public Invited</title>
		<link>http://webjunctionworks.org/mn/blog/?p=541</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:44:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MaryAnn VanCura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Divide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[digital inclusion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Digital Literacy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As a recent government report shows, large segments of the public do not have access to high-speed Internet at home, and many lack the skills to participate in government, complete online employment applications, and pursue education opportunities. 
In 2006, Project for Pride in Living (PPL), Waite House, and Minneapolis Public Library collaborated to start a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Help Recruit for Internet Apprenticeship Positions</title>
		<link>http://webjunctionworks.org/mn/blog/?p=443</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 16:27:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MaryAnn VanCura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Divide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Public Access Computing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Public Computer Center federal stimulus grant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[University of Minnesota]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As of 5/15, the University of Minnesota was still looking for applicants for 8 Broadband Apprenticeship positions. The positions are open until filled.  Front line library staff are in a great position to know community residents who&#8217;d be a great fit for these positions.  Because the need for digital literacy skills and access to the Internet [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Education Week Commentary: Fund Public Libraries</title>
		<link>http://webjunctionworks.org/mn/blog/?p=379</link>
		<comments>http://webjunctionworks.org/mn/blog/?p=379#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:23:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MaryAnn VanCura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Divide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Public Libraries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Celano]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s not obvious to everyone that public libraries are part of the fabric of a strong education system. Last week two professors, one who served as an assistant U.S. secretary of education under President Bush, joined the chorus of those noticing the impact of government budget cuts on local libraries and their communities. In &#8220;How [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MN and America&#8217;s Digital Inclusion Summit</title>
		<link>http://webjunctionworks.org/mn/blog/?p=274</link>
		<comments>http://webjunctionworks.org/mn/blog/?p=274#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:54:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MaryAnn VanCura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Divide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alex Kurt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[America's Digital Inclusion Summit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Catherine Settanni]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CTEP. Digital Literacy Corp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[digital inclusion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FCC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Federal Communications Commission]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rondo Library]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Paul Public Library]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Susan Nemitz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Knight Foundation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Libraries play a critical role in digital inclusion – access to computers, software, and the Internet; basic training of anyone interested; relevant content in a range of formats.  I was surprised but pleased that libraries were mentioned many times during America&#8217;s Digital Inclusion Summit, sponsored by the FCC (Federal Communication Commission) and The Knight Foundation.
Minnesota Connections:
Minnesota Panel [...]]]></description>
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		<title>U of MN Posts Digital Inclusion Position</title>
		<link>http://webjunctionworks.org/mn/blog/?p=283</link>
		<comments>http://webjunctionworks.org/mn/blog/?p=283#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:53:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MaryAnn VanCura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Divide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Public Access Computing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[broadband access]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Digital Divide Initiative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Digital Literacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Minneapolis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[position]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[public computer labs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Paul]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[statistics]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Promote digital inclusion “in the urban core of Minneapolis and St. Paul” as a Broadband Access Team Leader. Ken Nelson, supervisor of the Digital Divide Initiative (DDI), just reported the position is still open for applications, and additional related position postings will follow. (Nice to hear in tough economic times!)
While the job title refers to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Susan Nemitz: On the front lines of the digital divide &#8230; (St. Paul Pioneer Press, 2-17-2010)</title>
		<link>http://webjunctionworks.org/mn/blog/?p=240</link>
		<comments>http://webjunctionworks.org/mn/blog/?p=240#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MaryAnn VanCura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Divide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Public Libraries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ramsey County Library]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Susan Nemitz]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Take a look at this article about the digital divide and the role of public libraries in meeting public need, written by Ramsey County Library Director Susan Nemitz.
http://www.twincities.com/opinion/ci_14420880
Thank you, Susan, for putting the experience of so many into words.
I was in a public meeting the other day, and the folks from one non-profit were lamenting the [...]]]></description>
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