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The Data Dude – Digital Inclusion Survey Results

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Sam Shaw

Digital Inclusion SurveyShaka. 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%

Response rate: Nebraska – 40%, National – 70%
Source: 2013 Digital Inclusion Survey, retrieved from http://digitalinclusion.umd.edu/state-details/NE

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