Mission
The New Mexico State Library envisions a future where every resident, regardless of background or location, has equitable and inclusive access to education, healthcare, employment opportunities, governmental services, and essential information for personal development and well-being.
Digital Equity
Digital equity is a condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy. Digital equity is necessary for civic and cultural participation, employment, lifelong learning, and access to essential services.
Areas of impact
NTIA identifies five areas of impact in the digital divide:
- Health
- Education
- Employment
- Civic Participation
- Other Essential Services
Resources
Digital Literacy Skill Building
- Digital Literacy Resources – Institute of Museum and Library Services
- Digital Skills Library
- Resources & Tools for Libraries | ALA
- Try a Free Self-Guided Assessment – Northstar Digital Literacy (Essential Computer Skills, Essential Software Skills, Using Technology in Daily Life)
- Free Technology Tutorials – GCF Global
Reports and Trainings
- 2023 Public Library Technology Survey: Summary Report – ALA Report Details Digital Equity Roles
- Learning Revolution: Teaching and learning with AI
- The Digital Librarian – Internationally recognized library technology consultant, author, and speaker.
- New Mexico – Census Bureau Profile
- Digital Citizenship in the Library – webinar recording
- Digital Navigation – Train the Trainer Curriculum – OATS from AARP
- Digital Navigator Training – Recording, Slides and Resources
- Digital Navigator Training Program – World Education
- Online Safety Tutorial
- Digital Navigators Overview – Community Tech Network
Workforce Development
- Verizon Skill Forward – Get in-demand skills for in-demand jobs, at no cost to you
- Building a Strong Broadband Workforce in New Mexico Report
- New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions > Job Seekers > Explore Career Options > Apprenticeship
- WorkforceGPS
Hotline and In Person Tech Support
- Teeniors: In Person Tech Support for Seniors
- AARP Senior Planet Tech Support – 888-317-3495
- Tech Support – Human-I-T
Broadband
- New Mexico’s Digital Equity Plan
- Office of Broadband Access and Expansion
- Calix Broadband Academy
- Broadband Office — City of Albuquerque
- Fast, Fair, Open Broadband for All | Benton Institute for Broadband & Society
Community of Practice
- National Digital Inclusion Alliance – Advancing digital equity by supporting community programs and equipping policymakers to act
- Computer Support — UNM-Taos HIVE
- Digital Inclusion Leadership Certificate – ASU Career Catalyst
- Libraries as Launchpads – Creative Startups
Native Entities
Health and Wellness
- Pillars, Policies, And Plausible Pathways Linking Digital Inclusion And Health Equity – Health Affairs
- Decoding Digital Health: Inequities and Innovations – YouTube
- MedlinePlus – Health Information from the National Library of Medicine
- Reading Is Healthy Book Club Kits – LibGuides at University of New Mexico – Health Sciences Center
Low Cost Device Opportunities
Accessibility and Inclusion
Contact
Bo Ford, Digital Equity Program Manager
bo.ford@dca.nm.gov
“Everyone is worthy of love and belonging”