Connecting Public Libraries and Schools to the Internet: A Review of the Literature

Abstract

The purpose of this literature review is twofold: provide insight on the current state of Internet connectivity within K-L2 schools and libraries in the U.S.; describe the benefits that encourage, and the costs and obstacles that inhibit, K-12 schools and libraries from becoming connected to the Internet. Th.is report is intended to be generally understandable for persons with limited or no Internet experience, though it may be demanding in some places. This review is not intended to make any particular recommendations. The authors have developed certain perspectives in this study, and some are included in this report.