The prediction, in brief:

Public libraries are involved in many ‘freenets’ or community networks … Building on this advantage, libraries could provide training in the use of networks and networked information resources, give point-of-use consultation, guidance, and technical assistance, and develop on-line training and interpretive aids.

Predictor: Henderson, Carol C.

Prediction, in context:

The 1995 book “Public Access to the Internet,” edited by Brian Kahin and James Keller carries the chapter, “The Role of Public Libraries in Providing Public Access to the Internet” by Carol C. Henderson and Frederick D. King. Henderson is the executive director of the Washington office of the American Library Association and King is the electronic services librarian at the University of Maryland. They write:”Public libraries are involved in many ‘freenets’ or community networks … Building on this advantage, libraries could provide training in the use of networks and networked information resources, give point-of-use consultation, guidance, and technical assistance, and develop on-line training and interpretive aids.”

Date of prediction: January 1, 1995

Topic of prediction: Getting, Sharing Information

Subtopic: Libraries/Databases

Name of publication: Public Access to the Internet (book)

Title, headline, chapter name: The Role of Public Libraries in Providing Public Access to the Internet

Quote Type: Direct quote

Page number or URL of document at time of study:
Page 159

This data was logged into the Elon/Pew Predictions Database by: Guarino, Jennifer Anne