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<p class="MsoNormal">(please excuse the duplicate posting)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Greetings everyone!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">There are big changes on the E-rate horizon! E-rate is an important program to many libraries. Whether you have participated in E-rate in the past, or are looking to apply for first time, you will want to know about the changes. This federal
program provides discounts to assist schools and public libraries in the United States to obtain affordable Internet access and connections. Join us to learn about the new E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC), and new ways to file forms, track application status
and communicate with the FCC.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:red">There are two important opportunities for training regarding the new E-rate coming up!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The first is a free 90-minute webinar in October:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Title</b>: E-rate: What’s New for 2016<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Date</b>: October 29, 2015<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Time</b>: 12:00p – 1:30p Pacific Time<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Cost</b>: Free<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Summary</b>:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This workshop will cover the basics of the E-rate program and demonstrate how to access and use your EPC account to submit your Funding Year 2016 E-rate application. Get the information you need to be successful in your application.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Registration link</b>: <a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/e-rate-whats-new-for-2016.html">
http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/e-rate-whats-new-for-2016.html</a> <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This webinar will also be archived for later viewing and can be accessed by using the
<b>registration link above</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The second is a free, in-person training in Portland, OR for applicants:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Title</b>: Applicant Training<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Date</b>: November 16, 2015<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Time</b>: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (subject to change)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Cost</b>: Free<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Location</b>:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://resweb.passkey.com/go/USACFallTraining2015" title=" (Leaves the USAC website)">Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront</a><br>
1401 SW Naito Parkway<br>
Portland, OR 97201<br>
(503) 226-7600<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Summary</b>: This fall, join USAC for a training focused on applicants who participate in the Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program. The training will cover general topics for applicants. View this
<a href="http://www.usac.org/_res/documents/sl/training/2015/E-rate-Applicant-Training-Agenda-2015.pdf">
PDF</a> for complete information.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Registration link</b>: <a href="http://www.eply.com/E-rate-Program-Applicant-Training-Portland-2015">
http://www.eply.com/E-rate-Program-Applicant-Training-Portland-2015</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Please register early as space is limited and this is the ONLY in-person training from
<a href="http://www.usac.org/sl/default.aspx">USAC</a> being offered in the Pacific Northwest.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Complete information including information for discounted hotel rate can be found here:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.usac.org/sl/about/outreach/training/2015/fall/portland.aspx">http://www.usac.org/sl/about/outreach/training/2015/fall/portland.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you have any questions or concerns about either of these offerings, please don’t hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to assist in every way possible.<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>
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are we doing? Please take this four question </span><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LSConsulting"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:blue">survey</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> to let us know<br>
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Darci Hanning * Technology Development Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#002060">Library Support and Development Services * Oregon State Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>503-378-2527 </b></span><a href="mailto:darci.hanning@state.or.us" title="blocked::mailto:darci.hanning@state.or.us"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">darci.hanning@state.or.us</span></b></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060"> <br>
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