[OPLINTECH] Required OPLIN E-rate forms from ALL libraries

[Stephen Hedges]

Once again, it is time for every Ohio public library system to complete
E-rate forms for OPLIN, specifically a Letter of Agency (LOA) and a Form
479. In some cases, this year we may also need a form reporting
off-premises use of your OPLIN connection.

All libraries are required to submit these forms to OPLIN annually,
regardless of whether or not the library itself participates in the E-rate
program.

As before, we have made the process of submitting these forms as simple as
possible. From any library computer, go to http://oplin.org/erate and
follow the instructions there. (You must be in the library to access this
site.)

This online site will ask you for contact information and whether or not
the library complies with the Childrens Internet Protection Act (CIPA). If
you are using some of your OPLIN 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 OPLIN connection for off-premises bandwidth.

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. OPLIN will have your paperwork on file automatically, so you don't
need to send us anything.

We urge all libraries to complete these forms ASAP, but no later than
December 31, 2015, so OPLIN can begin work on our E-rate applications.

Thank you!

Stephen
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Stephen Hedges
Director, Ohio Public Library Information Network
2323 W. Fifth Ave Suite 130, Columbus 43204
614-728-5250
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