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<p class="MsoNormal">Greetings! Just a quick reminder about an upcoming webinar that will be of interest to many:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Broadband Basics for Public Libraries<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Date</b>: January 15, 2013<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Time</b>: 11a – 12p<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Cost</b>: Free<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Registrastion</b>: in advance here: <a href="https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=k6nrob18pkxa">
https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=k6nrob18pkxa</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Description</b>:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Wish you knew more about the basics of broadband, but you don't know who to ask? This beginner level webinar will introduce you to terms, tools, and concepts that will help increase your understanding. We will be joined by special guest,
library consultant Kieran Hixon. Topics will include:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">What is the difference between the various types of broadband connections?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">What do Mbps and Kbps really mean?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">How much speed does your library need?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">What's the difference between download and upload speeds? Why does it matter?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">How can I learn more about broadband?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">How can I talk to others about the need for broadband at the library?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Plus, lots of time for questions from participants<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This webinar is part of a series of webinars exploring the <a href="http://www.libraryedge.org">
Edge Initiative</a> Benchmarks. <a href="http://www.libraryedge.org/benchmarks-10-14--organizational-management-pages-50.php#Benchmark_12">
Benchmark 12</a> states: Libraries have sufficient devices and bandwidth to accommodate user demand.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Cheers!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Darci<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#002060">------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>
Darci Hanning * Technology Development Consultant * Library Development Services<br>
Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301<br>
503-378-2527 <a href="mailto:darci.hanning@state.or.us" title="blocked::mailto:darci.hanning@state.or.us">
<span style="color:blue">darci.hanning@state.or.us</span></a> <br>
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<b>Ask me about Plinkit! <a href="http://www.plinkit.org/" title="blocked::http://www.plinkit.org/">
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<span style="color:blue">http://oregon.plinkit.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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