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Technology replacement cycles and digital divide initiatives in libraries

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Anthony Marx discusses technology replacement cycles and digital divide initiatives in New York Public Library. Council Member Brewer engages in the conversation about these issues.

NYPL has seen an 80% increase in wireless sessions in the last fiscal year
The library maintains over 5,000 desktop computers and 4,000 laptop computers
Technology replacement occurs on a five-year cycle, with about $30 million spent in the last five years
NYPL is partnering with HPD on projects to address the digital divide in Section 8 housing

Anthony "Tony" Marx

1:26:26

Councilwoman Brewer, the so thank you again for your question.

1:26:30

We we also have seen significant increases just for instance in wireless sessions, 80% increase in the last fiscal year, in just that fiscal year alone.

1:26:42

You know, we have a huge number, over 5,000 desktop computers, over 4,000 laptop computers.

1:26:50

But as you say, the issue is the digital and and it is, you're right, on a five year cycle in terms of replacement, and we've spent, I think, about $30,000,000 just on that in the last five years.

1:27:03

We but the digital divide, as I've already signaled, I think maybe before you came in, is an issue.

Gale A. Brewer

1:27:10

I heard you.

1:27:11

I was listening.

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