Public libraries as technology incubators
Zambia’s BongoHive, modeled a3er Kenya’s iHub
iHub
Children straight from the streets, with li=le if any English, engaged with technology
With LubutoLiteracy, we learned that the process was at least as valuable as the outcome
Libraries reach out into the community
This is who we connect with…
…and this is how we connect
African public libraries need Internet access!
This is what libraries are today – and what needs to be supported in Africa
Bringing technology and informaIon literacy to the public
Spaces for collaboraIon, networking, co-‐working, brainstorming, innovaIng…
Trying tablets and e-‐readers at the ‘Digital Bar’
Print an out-‐of-‐print or self-‐published book
Digital printers may be in demand here…
…but African youth are ready to connect with the world
…and innovate!