[OPLINLIST] Fwd: Secure Internet Funding for Your Library 🌐

[Don Yarman]

Of interest to Ohio public libraries.

You may have already attended presentations by Broadband Ohio about
challenging the FCC's maps. Here is another opportunity to learn about the
process and the implications for your library.

                    Don Yarman (he/him/his)
                    Director, Ohio Public Library Information Network
                    2323 W Fifth Ave Suite 130, Columbus OH 43204
                    don at oplin.ohio.gov | 614.728.5250


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From: SHLB Coalition <communications2 at shlb.org>
Date: Thu, Feb 8, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Subject: Secure Internet Funding for Your Library 🌐


*Webinar:*
*How Libraries Can Upgrade Their Internet Through the BEAD Program*
Dear Library Community,

You are invited to a webinar on how to get your library on the map for
federal internet funding.

*Libraries must act quickly!*

The webinar is on:
*🗓️ February 21, 2024*
*⏰ 4-5:30 pm ET*

Register *here*
<https://shlb.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b8f06a885587335ee5c6b1717&id=74026ba526&e=3c9c3ed114>
.


The federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program will
provide $42 billion to states to improve high-speed internet access for
unserved and underserved locations, including libraries.


*But there is a catch*. Your library must be on the map as lacking gigabit
service to get BEAD funding. Many maps are wrong and miss libraries that
need better broadband. Luckily, most states will let libraries file a
“challenge” to fix the map.


The SHLB Coalition, ALA, and COSLA will host this webinar to discuss how
libraries can challenge their state’s broadband map and qualify for the
BEAD program. We will explain the timeline, process, and evidence for a
successful challenge and answer your questions.


This webinar is free and open to all library staff, trustees, and advocates.


Register *here*
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and
save the date.


*This is your last chance* to get your library on the map for high-speed
internet funding!


Sincerely,
SHLB, ALA, and COSLA
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