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5 Ways Libraries Support Disaster Relief and Recovery

Tech Soup

Staffers also let people from outside of Saskatoon check out books from the library and access other services. A "disaster" doesn't necessarily have to mean a fire, earthquake, hurricane, or other natural occurrence. The Rockaways, in the borough of Queens, was one of the hardest hit areas during Hurricane Sandy.

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10 Things to Know When Moving To A More ?Capable Software Platform

VisionLink

Hurricane Katrina was such an event for VisionLink, as was the more recent tornado through Joplin Missouri, which caused a 400% increase in system demand. Excellent Training & Support? Training and support is critically important both during the transition and also over the long term. An Easy Workflow Conversion?

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"Leveling the Playing Field" Through Broadband and Public Computers

NTEN

Calvin Osborne, an attorney with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), underscored the urgency in improving broadband -- essentially fast Internet access -- to keep the US from lagging behind other nations. While broadband access is prevalent in most large urban areas, many cannot afford the $30 or more monthly charge.