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

[Stephen Hedges]

So far, about 90 libraries have completed our required forms. Thank you!

If you haven't completed the forms, this year it's even simpler to do than
it was in the past. Deadline is the last day of the year!

Thanks.
--
Stephen
614-728-5250

On Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 9:50 AM, Stephen Hedges <stephen at oplin.ohio.gov>
wrote:

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