[Libs-Or] Helping patrons without internet access (or the million dollar question)

[Rachael Short]

This does not exactly answer how to get print materials, and it mostly
applies to the metro area, but the Digital Inclusion Network
<https://www.portlandoregon.gov/DEAP> is maintaining a list of Internet
connectivity and technology supports during COVID-19 response
<http://www.portlandoregon.gov/oct/article/757378>.

(I'm not a part of this effort, this was shared on my library's intranet.)

*Rachael Short*

Librarian

Multnomah County Library

Central Library

My schedule: Sunday, Wednesday-Saturday


Pronouns: She/Her




On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 5:06 PM Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney <
kbrodbeck-kenney at lincolncity.org> wrote:

> So far the best we've been able to do is let people know that you can
> usually get the library's wireless in the parking lot during open hours.
> I'd love to hear if anyone has any other ideas!
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> Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney, MLIS
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> *LIBRARY DIRECTOR*
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> City of Lincoln City  *|*  Driftwood Public Library
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> *W: *Driftwoodlib.org *| **W**:* LincolnCity.org
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> *From:* Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> on behalf of
> Lee Van Duzer <Lee_Van_Duzer at co.washington.or.us>
> *Sent:* Monday, April 6, 2020 4:49 PM
> *To:* libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> *Subject:* [Libs-Or] Helping patrons without internet access (or the
> million dollar question)
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> Hello all,
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> Has anyone found options to help patrons who don’t have internet access
> but need to see the online or print materials?
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> I had a patron call with a legal question, and it’s not something I can
> just read over the phone. They have been unable to get legal assistance. I
> imagine many library patrons are struggling without internet access. I
> figured I’d see if/how any other librarians are addressing this need.
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> Thanks,
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> ~Lee
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> Lee Van Duzer (Mr.), Law Librarian
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> Washington County Law Library
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> 111 NE Lincoln St., MS 45
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> Hillsboro, OR 97124
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> Phone: 503-846-8880
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> Fax: 503-846-3515
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> http://www.co.washington.or.us/lawlibrary
> Washington County (Oregon) Law Library
> <http://www.co.washington.or.us/lawlibrary>
> www.co.washington.or.us
> Gateway to the information and services available at the Washington County
> (Oregon) Law Library.
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> http://www.facebook.com/WC.LawLib
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