Latino teens and mobile technology - how a generation is leap-frogging the digital divide. Impact on library service to teens, practical suggestions to address the interests and habits of this distinct user group today.

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3. Cellular phone use is “shifting” the digital divide Latino teens as a distinct user group regarding mobile technology Practical, relevant ways to engage teens in our community

6. In 2005, 54% of online teens said they have gone online at the library, up from 36% who reported this in 2000.

7. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2008

10. Latino teens are less likely to have internet at home… but are more likely to use access the internet via a cell phone...

11. By 2013… more users globally will access the Internet via their mobile phones than PCs. Gartner Technology Business Research Insight.

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