[OPLINTECH] Register Today for All New eRate Sessions

[Mandy Knapp]

*Register today for eRate Training:*


*November 2 10:30am-12p eRate 101 for Directors and Fiscal *

Register for in-person session
<https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1083&lib=1009>

Register for webinar
<https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1084&lib=1009>

In this workshop Lorrie Germann, State eRate Coordinator, will cover the
basics of eRate. This session is designed for those new to the eRate
process and will cover basics of the eRate, a discount on internet
connectivity, hardware, and other IT needs. This session will be available
both as a webinar and in-person at the OPLIN offices.

*November 2* *2pm-3pm What can eRate pay for: Eligible services from IT
perspective*

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<https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1085&lib=1009>

Register for webinar
<https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1086&lib=1009>

Will eRate pay for that? Receiving an eRate discount on wireless access
points, cabling, and other IT needs can result in significant cost-savings
for your library.  In this session, Lorrie Germann, State eRate
Coordinator, will take a deep dive in to what eRate can (and cannot pay
for) as well as answer all of your questions. This session will be
available both as a webinar and in-person at the OPLIN offices.

*November 2 3pm-4pm Category 1 Made Easy:  Filing a for 470 Your Branch
Internet *

Register for in-person session
<https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1087&lib=1009>

Register for webinar
<https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1088&lib=1009>

In this session, Lorrie Germann, State eRate Coordinator, will cover a line
by line review of the Form 470 in a simple and common scenario: filing a
470 for an internet connection or data transmission to a branch library
locations. A 470 functions as a RFP, and begins the eRate cycle This
session will be available both as a webinar and in-person at the OPLIN
offices.

*November 9 10am Upgrade your library’s internal network: Understanding
Category 2*

Register for in-person session
<https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1089&lib=1009>

Register for webinar
<https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1090&lib=1009>

Do you know how much you can still spend on one-time hardware purchases and
still be reimbursed? In this session, Lorrie Germann, State eRate
Coordinator, will explain more complex purchases through eRate --category
2. This session will be available both as a webinar and in-person at the
OPLIN offices.

*November 9   2pm File 470 for Category 2 *

Register for in-person session
<https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1091&lib=1009>

Register for webinar
<https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1092&lib=1009>

In this session, Lorrie Germann, State eRate Coordinator, will cover a line
by line review of the Form 470 in more complex and interact scenarios. A
470 functions as a RFP, and begins the eRate cycle; but often a separate
RFP is necessary for Category 2 funding. Figure out when, and how in this
session. This session will be available both as a webinar and in-person at
the OPLIN offices.

*December 4   Work Day for 470 *

Register for in-person session
<https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1093&lib=1009>

Let’s get away from workplace distractions and get our forms completed.
Please join Lorrie Germann at the OPLIN Offices for hands-on assistance and
to work together without distraction. Please bring your own laptop.
Mandy Knapp
Digital Resources Manager
Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
Phone:  614-728-5252
Fax:  614 -728 -5256
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