Many uses of technology at libraries

It is amazing to consider that Omaha Public Library currently has near 400 computers in its 12 locations throughout the city and every one of them is being used nearly every minute we are open. The need for computer and Internet access in our community is so great that we've added laptops available for checkout at the most of our libraries, allowing us to serve a larger number of people in spite of the fact that we don't have the space or wiring for additional desktop computers. Research has quickly become a core service in public libraries as Internet access has become less of a luxury and more of a necessity.

We don't always know how people use our computers or the difference it might make in their day or life, nevertheless we do know they depend on access to innovation and the Internet at Omaha Public Library. Beyond that, they as well rely on the staff — the people who are there to help. We are grateful to be able to help meet this need in our community and provide opportunities for people to succeed.