The document discusses the role of libraries in a digital world. It notes that the digital divide still exists, with many Americans lacking broadband access. Public libraries help bridge this divide, as over 77 million Americans used a library's computers and internet in 2009. The document also discusses the concept of digital literacy and the skills needed to find, evaluate and communicate information online. It argues that libraries can help develop these 21st century skills in patrons and promote inclusion in a digital society.