"The availability of the Toward Gigabit Libraries toolkit will truly benefit Native American libraries and will help support opportunities for access to digital collections, e-government services, distance learning, and other essential community services that libraries provide," said Susan Feller, president and CEO of the Association of Tribal Libraries. This highlights the crucial role that improved technology plays in ensuring equitable access to information and resources for marginalized communities.
Internet2 explained that digital transformation efforts are essential because these libraries dwell under the national averages for broadband access. A 2021 U.S. Census Bureau survey showed that only 71% of households on Tribal lands had broadband, emphasizing the pressing need for investment and support in these areas.
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