公共图书馆促进数字包容的实践与启示——以美国公共图书馆为例

Practice and Enlightenment of Digital Inclusion of Public Libraries——Taking American Public Libraries for Example

公共图书馆促进数字包容是弥合社会数字鸿沟的重要路径。文章阐述了公共图书馆在推进数字包容中的角色,重点分析了美国公共图书馆数字包容的实践特点,包括图书馆行业组织的支持、大型宽带项目的开展、提供不同领域的数字技能培训与服务。对我国公共图书馆数字包容实践的启示包括:国家制定数字包容战略并凸显公共图书馆的角色、图书馆行业组织牵头推动数字包容、完善图书馆网络基础设施以及为不同人群提供有针对性的数字技能培训和服务。

It is of significant importance for public libraries to bridge digital divide by advancing digital inclusion.This paper expounds the research background of digital inclusion and the role of public libraries in promoting digital inclusion,and focuses on the practical characteristics of digital inclusion of American public libraries,including the support and promotion of library organizations,the development of broadband projects and the digital skill training in different areas.The implications for public libraries in China include:developing national digital inclusion strategy,leading the way to digital inclusion by library organizations,improving the network infrastructure of public libraries and offering digital skill training and service for different groups.