Press Release - For Immediate Re

Press Release - For Immediate Release - November 20, 2008

Free Wireless High Speed Internet Access at your Library

FLORENCE – Imagine walking into any public library in Pinal County and finding a free high-speed wireless internet connection available for your use. This vision is now a reality.

The Pinal County Library District recently announced the availability of free high-speed wireless internet “hotspots” at all twelve library locations around the county.

“This is a major benefit for Pinal County residents,” said Denise Keller, County Librarian. “Free wireless internet access can assist business professionals, students, travelers or anyone else who needs to do research, transfer files or simply access their email. You can just walk into the library, open up your laptop and begin surfing the web. It’s a natural fit with public libraries’ mission of providing access to information.”

Challenging economic times may lead people to cancel their home internet provider, Keller said, but they should not be deprived of access to the informational and educational resources available through the web.

Unlike wireless networks found in many coffee shops, airports and hotels, there is no charge to access any of the libraries’ hotspots. To take advantage of a library’s wireless hotspot, a customer only needs a laptop or Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) that has wireless connectivity. Most laptops and PDAs are now shipped with wireless functionality built in. Others can easily add wireless capability by using an inexpensive adapter.

While libraries will continue to offer internet access at library computers, the wireless networks allow customers to use their own laptops to access high speed internet in the library. This is extremely convenient for people who have their business documents, research, schoolwork and email account settings saved on their own computers.

As portable computing devices like laptops and PDAs increase in popularity, the demand for wireless has grown. Pinal County library customers have already begun to express their appreciation.

“We hear from many customers who found our information on the web,” says Keller. “Winter visitors and other travelers are thrilled that they can access the internet so conveniently and without charge.”

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