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

[Matthew Baiocchi]

Driftwood Library has also started using the library van as a mobile hotspot (via a hotspot, natch). Today is the first day, fingers crossed it goes well!



Matthew Baiocchi
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
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City of Lincoln City  |  Driftwood Public Library
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Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Helping patrons without internet access (or the million dollar question)

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


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On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 5:06 PM Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney <kbrodbeck-kenney at lincolncity.org<mailto: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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Subject: [Libs-Or] Helping patrons without internet access (or the million dollar question)


Hello all,



Has anyone found options to help patrons who don't have internet access but need to see the online or print materials?



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.



Thanks,



~Lee





Lee Van Duzer (Mr.), Law Librarian

Washington County Law Library

111 NE Lincoln St., MS 45

Hillsboro, OR 97124




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Fax: 503-846-3515

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