<div dir="ltr"><div>(Answering publicly.)</div><div><br></div><div>No; branches are library property.</div><div><br></div><div>To my knowledge, no library in Ohio uses technologies to provide OPLIN-supplied internet off library property. If your Wi-Fi signal is strong enough, say, to reach the park next door, that still originates from equipment on your property. </div><div><br></div><div>If you had a hotspot off library property that connected back to your library somehow (TV whitespace, point-to-point wireless, etc.) then you'd need to estimate the bandwidth at that off-premises access point.</div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><br> —DY</div></div></div><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Sep 9, 2026 at 10:27 AM Beverly Arlequeeuw <<a href="mailto:barlequeeuw@logancountylibraries.org">barlequeeuw@logancountylibraries.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div class="msg-7370869984790323923">
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Does this question relate to the circuits for our 5 branch locations? If so, I don't know how much bandwidth they use at each branch? </div>
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<i>If you are using some of your OPLIN connections to provide telecommunication services that originate off library property, we will also ask how much bandwidth comes from off-premises locations.</i></div>
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Logan County Libraries<br>
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Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311<br>
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<div id="m_-7370869984790323923divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size:11pt" color="#000000"><b>From:</b> OPLINupdates <<a href="mailto:oplinupdates-bounces@lists.oplin.org" target="_blank">oplinupdates-bounces@lists.oplin.org</a>> on behalf of Don Yarman via OPLINupdates <<a href="mailto:oplinupdates@lists.oplin.org" target="_blank">oplinupdates@lists.oplin.org</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 8, 2026 3:16 PM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> [OPLINupdates] Required OPLIN E-Rate forms from ALL libraries</font>
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<div><span style="background-color:transparent">Once again, it is time for every Ohio public library system to complete E-Rate forms for OPLIN, specifically </span><span style="background-color:transparent">a Letter of Agency (LOA) and a Form 479.</span></div>
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<div>All libraries are required to submit these forms to <span>OPLIN</span> annually, regardless of whether or not the library itself participates in the E-rate program.</div>
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<div>The process for submitting these forms is as simple as we can make it. From any library computer, go to <a href="https://oplin.org/erate" target="_blank">https://<span>oplin</span>.<span>org</span>/<span>erate</span></a> and
follow the instructions there. (You must be in your library to access this site.)</div>
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<div>When you connect, the site will ask you for contact information and whether or not the library complies with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA). If you are using some of your <span>OPLIN</span> connection to provide telecommunication
services that originate off library property, we will also ask how much bandwidth comes from off-premises locations; just leave the amount as "0" if you don't use your <span>OPLIN</span> connection for off-premises bandwidth.</div>
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<div>Check the contact information, and sign the screen with a mouse, or your finger on a touch screen (definitely easier). In fact, we recommend using a tablet or a phone connected to the library network for this entire process. Click "Generate Paperwork"
and you're done. You will be able to download a copy of the paperwork for your records. <span>OPLIN</span> will have your paperwork on file automatically, so you don't need to send us anything.</div>
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<div>We urge all libraries to complete these forms ASAP, but no later than December 31, 2026, so <span>OPLIN</span> can begin work on our E-rate applications. </div>
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Director, Ohio Public Library Information Network<br>
2323 W Fifth Ave Suite 130, Columbus OH 43204<br>
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