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Libraries and Technology: Empowering Students with Digital Literacy

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The Denver Public Library has launched an innovative program, Oracle Library Laboratory, designed to equip at-risk students with the essential computer and research skills required to complete school assignments. This pilot project, which runs through June, aims to provide long-term benefits to students, enhancing their academic performance and digital literacy. In related news, IBM, Ingram Book Co., and FirstSolutions have partnered with various organizations to provide cutting-edge technology solutions and resources to the community.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Oracle Library Laboratory program, a joint initiative between the Denver Public Library and Oracle, offers hands-on computer instruction and research skills training to at-risk students.
  • The program runs through June, with the library aiming to establish the Oracle lab as a permanent program in September.
  • IBM's InfoPrint print-on-demand service, in partnership with Ingram Book Co., allows consumers to access low-demand titles that would otherwise go out of print, printing single copies as they are ordered.
  • Rocky Mountain Internet Inc. now offers unlimited Internet access to Grand Junction residents, including online services, email, and website hosting.
  • FirstSolutions and MCI have collaborated to provide end-to-end telecommuncations services, including e-commerce, intranet, custom application development, and database integration.
  • IBM will host a free seminar on leveraging sales through electronic commerce, covering the current marketplace, setting up a Web storefront, and extending a website to accommodate e-commerce.

Statistics:

  • The Oracle Library Laboratory program operates 12 hours a week, from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
  • The test phase of the Oracle lab runs through June 2023.
  • The Denver Public Library expects to establish the Oracle lab as a permanent program in September 2003.
  • IBM Printing Systems Co. has partnered with Ingram Book Co. to print single copies of paperback books as they are ordered.
  • FirstSolutions will provide MCI customers with a variety of services, including e-commerce, intranet, extranet, custom application development, and database integration.

Sources:

  • "Library gives students cyberspace edge," Mile HighTech wire services
  • "IBM Printing Systems Co. in Boulder has partnered with Ingram Book Co. to print single copies of paperback books as they are ordered,", Subheading: "IBM Printing Systems Co."
  • "Rocky Mountain Internet Inc. has begun offering unlimited Internet access to Grand Junction residents,", Rocky Mountain Internet
  • "FirstSolutions in Englewood and MCI have partnered to market end-to-end telecommuncations services.", Subheading: "FirstSolutions"
  • "IBM will host a free seminar on how to leverage sales through electronic commerce,", IBM

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