The San Diego County Library system obtained 7,000 Chromebook laptops and Wi-Fi hot spot devices available to check out with a county library card.
The San Diego County Library system is providing laptops and Wi-Fi hot spot connections for free. The new technology offered can be checked out as conveniently as a book.
“This is a great example of how the library creatively responds to serve our community,” said County Library Director Migell Acosta. “These resources provide important online access that can support education, health care services, employment options and connect them to a myriad of county services.” Seven thousand Chromebooks and accessories were obtained with an emergency $4.3 million grant from the Federal Communications Commission. The funding provided some relief in the digital divide to those falling behind and through the cracks.
“Everybody needs an internet connection to be successful in life,” said Melissa Solis, manager of the County Library Adult Services. Solis helped inventory the Chromebooks available at the Lincoln Acres county library in National City. Selina Williams and her son Jayden, 11, checked out their device for homeschooling use. Although they have a home in Escondido, they travel around the country in a retrofitted transport van.
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