Topic suggestions:

• Age vs. Innovation
• What role can the public library play in supporting open gov?
• Digital Divide: Is technology enabling citizen participation? Is it only targeting rich citizens? How can open government be a platform for poor people in Edmonton and Alberta?

Digital Divide:

• Technology can create a digital divide
• Open data can enable increased access to information
• The digital divide isn’t just between the rich and poor, it can be a divide between cultures and generations
• New technology is allowing us to communicate through different modes
• There is a need for different groups to get more familiar with technologies
• Could this be one of the roles of libraries in the future? Giving access to those with less resources?
• If awareness was raised and education was provided, could we close the generation gap?
• Even if there is a divide, this new technology gives belief to many in the community
• There is certainly value added
• Technology can empower communities and individuals to interact with government and non-profits in new ways

Role of Libraries:

• They can enable experiences
• A place where people can access information, if data is online, will people still go to libraries?
• Librarians can use the data? They can help citizens use/ understand that data.
• A library is not just a building, it is a place where community can come to get education, learn about different topics
• There is a lot of outreach at libraries, (help with grant writing etc.)
• Libraries could be the link between government and non-profits
• The role of libraries in this new age of technology is certainly relevant

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