Shaka. The results from the 2013 Digital Inclusion Survey (funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services) are now available. Digital inclusion addresses both the digital divide and digital literacy. One unique feature of the survey results is an interactive map that allows the user to access a summary of their own survey as well as valuable information about the library service area (e.g. demographic, economic, education, and health). The 2014 Survey will be launching September 22, 2014 so mark your calendars. In the meantime, the Data Dude wishes to thank you for your participation in last year’s survey, and hopes for a higher response rate than last year’s lackluster 40%. Here is a summary of how Nebraska compares to the national average:
2012-2013 Digital Inclusion Survey Results
| Nebraska | National Avg. | |
| Avg. Download Speed | 35.9 Mbps | 57.4 Mbps |
| Wifi Availability | 94.8% | 97.5% |
| Avg. Number of Public Access Computers/laptops | 9.5 | 19.8 |
| eBooks | 62.5% | 89.5% |
| Online Employment Resources | 98.6% | 95.6% |
| Mobile Apps to Access Library Services | 18.2% | 42.6% |
| Formal Digital Literacy and Technology Training | 97.0% | 98.0% |
| General Familiarity with New Technologies | 43.4% | 67.5% |
| (e.g. using eReaders, tablets) | ||
| Social Media (e.g. blogs, Twitter, | 42.4% | 58.5% |
| FaceBook, YouTube) | ||
| Education Programs | 98.6% | 99.5% |
| Small Business Development | 46.7% | 47.3% |
| Hosting Community Events | 17.8% | 45.6% |
| (e.g. Candidate Forums, Conversations) | ||
| Hosting Creation Events (e.g. Maker Spaces) | 4.8% | 21.4% |
| Completing Gov’t Forms Online | 98.1% | 98.6% |
