Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

Literacy and access to knowledge underpins just about every social good, from education, to economic development, to health, to women’s empowerment, democracy and respect for human rights. By this, I am not just talking about the publishing business, but also the nonprofit libraries committed to universal accessibility.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2016

Earlier this month, the FCC explained why Lifeline expansion matters : "Internet access has become a pre-requisite for full participation in our economy and our society, but nearly one in five Americans is still not benefiting from the opportunities made possible by the most powerful and pervasive platform in history."

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Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2016

Earlier this month, the FCC explained why Lifeline expansion matters : "Internet access has become a pre-requisite for full participation in our economy and our society, but nearly one in five Americans is still not benefiting from the opportunities made possible by the most powerful and pervasive platform in history."

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2007

Although the members of our board were impressed with all three nominees, they awarded Carrie Karnos of Palo Alto, CA, the 2006 Veale Award for her work with an accessible online library called Bookshare. Working for an organization with a long, illustrious history, I am always curious about how other organizations got their start.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Reading challenge Issue a community-wide reading challenge this spring to encourage literacy in your community. Encourage participants to take advantage of your local public library and get reading! You can provide a traditional Mexican feast and entertainment while educating your community on the history of Cinco de Mayo.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Last month, I gave the closing keynote at the National Digital Forum in New Zealand. I used the example of two very different exhibitions that solicited visitor-contributed content: Playing with Science at the London Science Museum, and MN150 at the Minnesota History Center. There are several good resources on evaluating participation.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 13, 2011

Last summer I talked about our great summer interns and fellows and early this year, I sent a copy of our 20th Anniversary Report that talked about our entire history. Benetech President's Update Winter 2011 I’m pleased to provide you you a detailed update on Benetech for the first time in two years.

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