Small and Rural Libraries Leading via TV Whitespace Networking Technology

Authors

  • Kristen Radsliff Rebmann San Jose State University School of Information
  • Donald Means Digital Village Associates, Sausalito, CA

Keywords:

TV Whitespace, internet access, rural communities, wi-fi

Abstract

This article describes TV Whitespace (TVWS) technology and the role it can play in addressing access and inclusion, developing distributed programming, and supporting crisis response. Focus is placed on the Pa-cific Northwest as a context for TVWS and the ways in which small and rural communities are uniquely suited to implement TVWS networks. A series of steps are provided for libraries interested in exploring the design and implementation of a new network. Finally, a preview of expected costs and anticipated per-formance is discussed.

Author Biographies

Kristen Radsliff Rebmann, San Jose State University School of Information

Associate Professor

Donald Means, Digital Village Associates, Sausalito, CA

Co-founder and Principal

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Published

2018-02-09

Issue

Vol. 82 No. 1 (2018): 2017 Conference Issue

Section

Peer-reviewed Articles

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