Google aims to transform US libraries into digital training hubs

Google announced plans to launch a nationwide tour in 2019 in an attempt to turn libraries into digital training hubs.

Company officials will, starting in January, hold workshops at libraries in all 50 states on how small-business owners and job seekers can best use technology for their efforts.

Librarians, staff members and local nonprofit officials also will be coached on tools and curriculum to provide year-round career training.

“Libraries are just so critical to their communities. They’ve also been playing a huge role as digital community centers,” Stephen Brokaw, community engagement manager for the “Grow with Google” initiative, told Fox Business. “What we’ve decided to do is partner with libraries to really enhance that role.”

Google also is rolling out an initiative called Libraries Ready to Code at 30 libraries. The program will provide online training for coding and computational thinking skills.

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