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Libraries and High Performance Broadband
Internet LibrarianOctober 2011Monterey, CAJames Werle, MLISDirector, National Internet2 K20 Initiative
In 1996,
28%of public libraries offered the public access to the Internet
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Source: Mashable Infographichttp://mashable.com/2011/06/09/global-internet-traffic-infographic/
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Low
QoSRequirements
Speed Requirements
Rationale
• High bandwidth is needed for applications such as HD videoconferencing, content streaming, and large file sharing and transfer
• Symmetric bandwidth helps with real time 2-way communication such as videoconferencing, video chat, large file transfer, and VoIP (low)
• High Quality of Service (QoS), in particular low latency, is needed for real time applications. Examples include cloud computing, and videoconferencing
Italics = Requires significant upstream bandwidth (symmetric)
Cloud Computing /
Virtual Desktop
HD /Room Videoconferencing
HD Streaming Video
Instant Messaging
Web Browsing
Email File Sharing/ Transfer
Database/ Content Access
Desktop Video chat
Real-Time Simulation/ Online educational gaming
VoIP
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= Basic connectivity is sufficient
= Premium connectivity is helpful
= Premium connectivity is critical
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Advanced Applications Require Advanced Connectivity
SOURCE: “Connections, Capacity, Community: Exploring Potential Benefits of Research and Education Networks for Libraries,” A study commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, CSMG Consulting, Boston, MA, February 21, 2011
SOURCE: “2010-2011Public Library Funding and Technology Access Survey Executive Summary” http://www.plinternetsurvey.org/sites/default/files/publications/2011_plftasexecsummary.pdf
Access to high performance broadband
networks is essential for libraries to evolve in the future
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For more information, please visit us at http://k20.internet2.edu
Contact:James Werle, MLISDirector, National Internet2 K20 [email protected]
NATIONAL INTERNET2 K20 INITIATIVE
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