My research interests are focused on the social, community, and policy aspects of information and communication technology, particularly in areas related to digital inclusion and broadband adoption. Recent research looks at how community anchor institutions promote digital equity in low-income areas through low-cost broadband, digital literacy training, low-cost devices, and public access computing. My work also considers the implications of telecommunication and information policymaking particularly for low-income communities and their ability to access and effectively use technology in their everyday lives. My current research examines how rural libraries address the challenges of Internet connectivity with hotspot lending programs. My work contributes to social justice scholarship in library and information science by focusing on the ways in which community-based organizations work with marginalized communities to promote justice-centered goals.
