Funding for Broadband: Indiana & Beyond
Originally presented February 10, 2010 as part of Technology Essentials 2010
The Presenters will discuss their recent article (September/October 2009 Public Libraries), including their research and findings and will give an overview of the landscape of broadband connectivity for public libraries across the country. They will address the need for, and benefits, of aggregating high-speed Internet access for public libraries.
Archive viewing options:
- View full Archive (combined archive of audio, slides, and chat)
- View the slides (pdf)
- View Chat log (xls)
Related resources posted to WebJunction or referenced in session:
- Leveraging Funding to Enhance Broadband Access, Public Libraries, Sept/Oct 2009
- ALA’s Office for Research and Statistics, reports published as part of the Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study www.ala.org/plinternetfunding (McClure & Bertot) and also the Issue Briefs mentioned in the session.
- Other Impact Studies and Reports
- Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) http://www.broadbandusa.gov/
- E-Rate Resources on WebJunction
- Blog summary of recently announced Department of Agriculture Grant for Rural Libraries
- Blog posts How to Connect and How to Connect - Part 2 with recent news on broadband funding.
- Know Your Stimulus www.ala.org/knowyourstimulus/ and these archived Webinars:
- January 22: Round Two: Get Connected
- February 5: BTOP & BIP: How to Connect
