Special Report: Toward an Equitable Digital Future

Armed with new tools, funding, partnerships, data, and social awareness, many groups, including libraries, see that a more equitable digital future is within reach. In this special report, you’ll find articles on:

• free resources for libraries, including the Toward Gigabit Libraries Toolkit
• statistics and context on broadband affordability and access
• federal funding that’s available now—and what’s on the policy horizon—for libraries working toward digital inclusion
• eight tips to advance digital equity immediately
• a round table discussion on community coalitions

With innovation, outreach, and collaboration, library workers are educating themselves, their communities, and their stakeholders on the growing need for digital inclusion efforts. This special report is intended to be a launch pad for further exploration and action.