[OPLINLIST] E-Rate: modernize and terrify

Wed Oct 15 15:33:21 EDT 2014

In July, the FCC published a modernization order 
<http://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-releases-e-rate-modernization-order> of 
changes to the E-Rate program, and it paints a new focus for the 
program. The news release 
<http://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-modernizes-e-rate-expand-robust-wi-fi-schools-libraries> 
explains the program’s revised shift to broaden Wi-Fi and broadband 
access and gives the briefest mention of what they’re pulling away from: 
voice services.

According to the full document (PDF link) 
<https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-14-99A1.pdf>, they 
will reduce voice support by 20% each year instead of phasing out 
support immediately. It’s time for the change, they say, because more 
money needs to be put toward broadband and broadband is a higher 
priority than voice services. Also, increasing availability and 
reliability of VoIP services (which offer voice services through a 
broadband connection) makes independent telephonic services less needed.

/Did I just write “independent telephonic services”?/ Yes, it gets 
complicated quickly. For administrators, this directly impacts their 
library budgets, so knowing how these changes will apply to them is no 
small matter. OPLIN has listed more details about the changes 
<http://oplin.org/eratechanges>, for a start.

If you’re preparing for E-Rate changes, come to a workshop. OPLIN is 
providing several in-person workshops <http://www.oplin.org/node/603> 
across the state, including one at SWON’s office in Cincinnati on 
November 3rd 
<http://swonlibraries.site-ym.com/events/event_details.asp?id=473161>.

The Ohio Department of Education is offering a number of E-Rate 
Workshops 
<http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Finance-and-Funding/Programs/Educational-Technology/E-Rate-Technical-Assistance-Program>, 
in-person and online, as well. With lots of changes and lots of 
workshops, make sure you get the help you need.

  * Nathan Swartzendruber, SWON Technology Educator

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    ALAO’s conference is coming

There’s just one more week to register 
<http://www.alaoweb.org/event-830948> for the 40th annual Academic 
Library Association of Ohio Conference 
<http://www.alaoweb.org/conference>, to be held November 14th. Read 
about the keynote address by Courtney Young, ALA President, as you 
peruse the preliminary program <http://www.alaoweb.org/page-1817126>. 
Registration closes October 22nd, so consider registering today 
<http://www.alaoweb.org/event-830948>.

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    Hoopla, plus plus

Last week Nathan asked for help documents you’ve created for Overdrive, 
to be shared on SWON’s website. We’re interested in more than Overdrive, 
though. We’d like to see what you have for Hoopla, Freegal, 3M, OneClick 
Digital, Flipster, and whatever other vendors are providing downloads 
for your patrons. We’re hoping that a look at the big picture will help 
us frame the small stuff. To help, email nathan at swonlibraries.org 
<mailto:nathan at swonlibraries.org>. Thanks!

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Calendar excerpts from the next two weeks. (Please register for online 
classes at least two days before they take place.)

  * *I’m a Manager- Now What? Things You Didn’t Learn in Library School
    <http://swonlibraries.org/events/event_details.asp?id=488048&group=>* -
    (10/16/2014) - Online
  * *iPads, Mobile Devices, and the Library
    <http://swonlibraries.org/events/event_details.asp?id=494634&group=>* -
    (10/16/2014) - Online
  * *CLEAR Review (SIG) Meeting
    <http://swonlibraries.org/events/event_details.asp?id=437150&group=>* -
    (10/17/2014) - SWON Meeting Room
  * *Sustainable Preservation Practices: A Partnership of Facilities and
    Collections Care Staff
    <http://swonlibraries.org/events/event_details.asp?id=447521&group=>* -
    (10/21/2014) - State Library of Ohio
  * *National Colloquium on Library Special Collections
    <http://swonlibraries.org/events/event_details.asp?id=465251&group=>* -
    (10/21–10/22/2014) - Cleveland, OH
  * *Technical Services (SIG) Meeting
    <http://swonlibraries.org/events/event_details.asp?id=437620&group=>* -
    (10/21/2014) - Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Main
    Branch
  * */SWON’s Staff Training Symposium
    <http://swonlibraries.org/events/event_details.asp?id=442472&group=>/*
    - (10/22/2014) - Boone County Public Library, Main Branch,
    Burlington, KY
  * *Outreach (SIG) Meeting
    <http://swonlibraries.org/events/event_details.asp?id=437648&group=>* -
    (10/24/2014)
  * *Tools to Connect with Library Users and the Community
    <http://swonlibraries.org/events/event_details.asp?id=488072&group=>* -
    (10/28/2014) - Online
  * *Level-Up Lab: LibGuides 2.0
    <http://swonlibraries.org/events/event_details.asp?id=489001&group=>* -
    (10/28/2014) - SWON Meeting Room
  * *Programs in a Box
    <http://swonlibraries.org/events/event_details.asp?id=509443&group=>* -
    (10/29/2014) - Online
  * *Beginning Readers 101
    <http://swonlibraries.org/events/event_details.asp?id=488079&group=>* -
    (10/30/2014) - Online

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