NCompass Live - June 11, 2014 http://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/ Broadband is a foundation for economic opportunity, job creation, global competitiveness, attraction and retention of residents plus a better way of life for individuals, small businesses. As a result, small businesses, workers, and communities must have the broadband infrastructure, training tools to participate and compete in a changing economy. Libraries are and can play in key role in helping communities move forward. The presentation will highlight relevant points from recent household and business surveys focused on broadband as well as resources available through the Nebraska Broadband Initiative. The Nebraska Broadband Initiative is funded through a grant to the Nebraska Public Service Commission. The Nebraska Information Technology Commission Community Council (NITC), University of Nebraska - Lincoln (UNL), Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the AIM Institute are cooperatively leading the effort to address the broadband planning needs of Nebraska’s communities. Presenters: Connie Hancock, UNL Extension Educator and Charlotte Narjes, Special Projects Manager, UNL CARI - Center for Applied Rural Innovation.

1. Initial and Supplemental Proposals awarded to Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) from the
U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
NTIC, UNL, DED and the AIM Institute are cooperatively leading the broadband planning efforts.

2. NCompass Live: Broadband + Libraries =
Community Growth
NCompass June 11, 2014
Presented by Connie Hancock and Charlotte Narjes
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

3. About the Nebraska Broadband Initiative
Broadband is a foundation for
economic growth, job creation,
global competitiveness and a better
way of life.
broadband.nebraska.gov

4. Goals of this initiative include:
 Increase adoption and utilization of broadband
 Develop regional broadband plans
 Increase understanding of importance of broadband
as a foundation of economic growth

5. Household Survey

6. Household Survey Highlights
 Nebraska households with Internet access at home
increased from 81% in 2010 to 86% this year
 Households with broadband Internet service
increased from 76% to 82%

7. Broadband Service by Demographic Factors
and Region, 2010 and 2014

8. Internet Activities
Sending or receiving e-mail
Doing research or searching for information
Getting news/weather information
Looking for health information
Using a social networking site
Online banking or bill pay

9. Access to Public Use Facilities
 77% have access to a public use facility
 32% of households without Internet at home use
the computer resources at these facilities
 Asians/Pacific Islanders (54%) and American
Indians/Alaska Natives (56%) use these computer
resources

10. Strengthening Nebraska Businesses

11. Strengthening Nebraska Businesses
 Benchmarking Data - Establish initial benchmarks and
measure impact
 Providing Resources to Businesses – Help businesses
understand how to use broadband to increase
economic viability
 Building Capacity - Business coaches work with
businesses and communities to better utilize
broadband

12. Broadband is Having Positive Impact
 Businesses reported having a positive impact on
jobs with 364 respondents reporting a net
increase of 654 jobs.
 Broadband use by businesses typically increased
revenue 24-45%

13. Nebraskans are Using Broadband
 89% Households purchase products
 72% Businesses advertise online
 62% Businesses sell products
 97% Households search for information
 76% Businesses provide customer service online

14. Resources

15. Resources
• Best Practice/Power of Business Tech Fair Videos
• https://www.youtube.com/BroadbandNebraska
• Webinar Library –
• http://broadband.nebraska.gov/webinar-library
• Broadband Conference – October 1-2, 2014 - Kearney
• Power of Business newsletter
• http://powerofbusiness.net

16. Creating the Statewide Plan

17. Statewide Priorities
• Broadband Availability and Affordability
• Increased Digital Literacy
• Economic Development
• Agriculture

18. How has broadband changed
our local library?

19. NEW!! Upcoming Library Survey
 How often do patrons request information/assistance
on the following Internet-related topics?
 How would you rate your level of knowledge and
ability to assist patrons on Internet-related topics?
 To what extent are you interested in receiving training
on the following topics as part of your work assisting
patrons at the public library?

20. Contact Information
 Charlotte Narjes cnarjes1@unl.edu
 Connie Hancock chancock1@unl.edu
http://broadband.nebraska.gov