This week, Don Means joins us to talk about public libraries, their role in the modern era, and an interesting pilot project involving several libraries and white spaces wireless technology. Don is the coordinator of the Gigabit Libraries Network and has a passion for both libraries and expanding Internet access to all.
We offer some basic background on "TV white spaces" wireless technology (see our other coverage of that technology here). The pilot libraries in this project are using white spaces as backhaul from a library branch location to nearby areas where they have created Wi-Fi hot spots.
Libraries involved with the project are located in Kansas, New Hampshire, Colorado, Illinois, Mississippi, and California.
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This show is 15 minutes long and can be played below on this page or via iTunes or via the tool of your choice using this feed.
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