Santa Rosa County Library System awarded $100,000 for digital literacy program

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. ( WKRG ) — The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity awarded the Santa Rosa County Library System with a $100,000 grant that will be used for a digital literacy program.

The Florida DEO Office of Broadband under the Digital Connectivity Program’s grant will be used for the library system to purchase laptops and build a mobile computer lab, according to a press release.

To encourage the use of this new program the County Library will offer a digital literacy program to increase its outreach and teach the public more about being digitally literate.

The classes offered will include:

• A.I. basics
• Basic computer use: MS Office, Google Tools, working with apps, and others.
• Basic internet use
• Cybersecurity basics
• Cybersecurity for senior citizens
• Email and video conferencing basics
• File management and backup basics
• Get started with Telehealth
• How to find a job using the internet
• How to use an e-reader and e-books
• Internet safety for all ages
• Mobile devices basics (Android and Apple)

Officials say the Digital Connectivity Program will not only help the library but also service providers, communities, and local residents.

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