ICT education and access in public libraries: Library Development Program

Abstract

During last years a rapid growth in access to information and communication technologies could be observed in Poland as well as in other European countries. At the same time many investigations show that access to the new technologies, knowledge about available services and IT skills are still not developed well enough. It's noticeable especially in poor and rural areas. Local public libraries in such areas are usually the only places providing ICT support for communities.