[OPLINLIST] Changes to eRate

[Dolores Aiken]

Mandy, 
Thanks for keeping us up to date. 


Dolores (Dee) Aiken 
Business Manager/Fiscal Officer 
Shaker Heights Public Library 
16500 Van Aken Blvd. 
Shaker Heights , Oh 44120 
216-991-2030 x 3007 

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From: "Mandy Knapp" <aknapp at library.ohio.gov> 
To: "'OPLINList' (OPLINLIST at lists.oplin.org)" <OPLINLIST at lists.oplin.org> 
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 9:46:22 AM 
Subject: [OPLINLIST] Changes to eRate 



Hello all, 

We’re still waiting on the full details, but I wanted to give you a heads-up that there will be some significant changes to the eRate program this year. The last OPLIN4Cast contained a nice overview of articles on this topic. As many of you know, OPLIN and the State Library have sponsored eRate workshops for public libraries, one in the late fall and one in the winter, for a number of years now. This year, because of the changes, we are planning to do many more workshops in locations around the state and are also looking into improving online delivery of the workshops. I highly encourage you to attend. Watch for details, including registration, early this fall. 

So far, the only firm details we have are contained in the FCC’s FAQ sheet and Press release . Some important items to note from the FCC’s FAQ sheet include: 

· Directs at least $1 billion in support for Wi-Fi for Funding Years 2015 and 2016 to connect over 10 million students and thousands of libraries each year by establishing reasonable budgets for applicants. 
· Begins a multi-year transition of all program funding to broadband, by gradually phasing down support for non-broadband services. 
· Incentivizes consortia and bulk purchasing. 
· Moves to electronic filing of all documents. 
· Simplifies discount calculations. 

I am composing a FAQ sheet for us on the topic, but am still waiting on details from the FCC. My goal is to have this to you next week. 

Stay tuned, 

Mandy Knapp 
Library Consultant 
274 E. 1 st Avenue 
Columbus, OH 43201 
Tel: 614-466-1710 
Toll Free:800-686-1532 (Ohio Only) 
Fax: 614-466-3584 
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