Tag Archives: E-Government

Small Business Resources

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) dedicates its energy and resources to providing support to small businesses and small-business owners across the nation. SBA helps businesses across the country through what we call the “3 C’s” of our service: Capital, Contracts, Counseling.   Small Business Administration 

Small Business Resource Center.  Information for small businesses, how-tos, sample business plans, info on various types of businesses.   Small Business Resource Center

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Public Libraries and E-Government

Public libraries provide an essential link between government and citizens. As government information services and resources become digital—in many cases, digital only—public libraries serve as critical community gateways to electronic government, also known as E-government which can be defined as: the use of technology,
predominantly the Internet, as a means to deliver government services to citizens, businesses, and other entities.
Libraries provide technology access by offering free access to computers, high speed internet access and wi-fi.
Libraries also help with digital literacy by offering computer and internet use instruction.
Public library staff have the expertise that can help people understand government and government services.
Staff also help people find and use government information, websites and services, as well as helping people complete forms, such as emergency benefits, unemployment and other online forms.
With these services are challenges too. Computers, high speed access, and wi-fi cost money. Time limits must be placed on computer use by the public to allow everyone a turn.
Staff is needed to assist users who have no computer experience and that staff must be trained and paid.
In spite of challenges, libraries are working to meet their community’s
e-government needs. Working with funding agencies, other social service agencies and the public, libraries will be even more successful in providing
e-government services.
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Computer Classes for Adults

>Computer classes for adults start on March 9  at  Bradford Co. Public Library. Basic classes on learning to use a computer and some intermediate classes will be offered.

In addition, as part of this series of classes, we will teach a series on using Learning Express, an online program that can help you brush up on job and interview skills. Assistance will also be offered on filling out government forms online.

The class series for adults repeats in April in Union County and in May in Baker County. Check your library for a schedule or look (and register) online under Library Events on our webpage.

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