For many older adults, technology has become unavoidable. Doctor’s appointments are booked online. Government forms are digital. Job applications require computer skills. Even staying connected with family often means learning how to navigate smartphones, email, and video calls.
For libraries, helping patrons build these skills has become just as important as helping them find books.
The challenge, however, is that many libraries don’t have the staff, funding, or technology expertise to create comprehensive digital literacy programs on their own.
That’s why partnerships matter.
At the Martindale Community Library, a small 880-square-foot library in Caldwell County, partnerships have transformed what was once an overwhelming hurdle into one of the library’s most impactful services.
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