<div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div>---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: ALA Washington Office <<a href="mailto:DistrictDispatch@alawash.org">DistrictDispatch@alawash.org</a>><br>Date: Thu, Oct 19, 2017 at 6:59 AM<br>Subject: Keep your Wifi signal strong: Defend E-rate<br>To: <<a href="mailto:diedre08@gmail.com">diedre08@gmail.com</a>><br></div><br><br><div>
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<p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:115%;text-align:left;color:black;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold">Advocacy Alert: </span><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:115%;text-align:left;color:black;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal">E-rate</span><br>
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<img align="right" alt="Library Funding" src="http://cqrcengage.com/ala/file/xgAm46NLte3/ogr-issues-symbols_telecomm-135x135.png" style="margin-left:15px;margin-bottom:15px">At the end of September, the FCC launched a Public Notice asking for input about Category 2 (C2) funding. Specifically, they want to know whether libraries are using their allotted budgets and if it meets their needs. While we know there are many reasons why libraries do or do not request funding for C2, what we want to make crystal clear to the FCC is that having funds available is critical for libraries, ensuring they can maintain and upgrade their WiFi connectivity.</p>
<p>How much are we talking about? In 2016, libraries requested more than $50 million for C2 through the E-rate program.</p>
<p><strong>The deadline to submit comments is October 23, 2017 and we're calling on you to tell the FCC libraries need secure funding for E-rate. </strong>Tell the FCC how much your patrons depend on the library to connect.</p>
<p><strong>How to submit a comment:</strong></p>
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<li>Format your response as a PDF document. Don't forget to use your library's letterhead!</li>
<li>Go to <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings" target="_blank">https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings</a></li>
<li>For the Proceeding Number, enter the following proceeding numbers: 13-184</li>
<li>Complete the rest of the information on the form.</li>
<li>Upload your comments at the bottom of the form.</li>
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<p>For more information about the E-rate program, visit <a href="http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAx4BeZzkaqFDzrEFFi8vqI4TQvvm0IhuoDcyQQHr942aorMw5CC3RoiE6jJ1TeCPICqDEXc2bMtmaJNqziMWNQcpieV8dMj_s12k7QaIn6sOQVy11pDmTH71j4yFcBHhWHbTgDtbpeERfZ5lGDIpBWhz8ddTQ3OaxIltkr7A8yO-kdoh76gTKmTPqDWt_ze-Rq&lp=0" target="_blank">the FCC website </a>or <a href="http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxUkaxf_LmSQWGTeJANntA5j3Y-tQxDjjd8xw_Yt5FCK_m2RnPLQk3Jm8G2LfodskqyLJLj3uo7Gs1aAxmvbLDYYPP68TsZj0gF0gCbQpQ8QuzZulrTbFty9ATWXp3b-tDlyNT4Z5Ft1mD1h6FHgMggqQWGmUkNDaazpNsNO0ppfSrFFTSarzBZjzztzW1hFAciybtKbXdGneq8Xo0917eHg&lp=0" target="_blank">District Dispatch</a>.</p>
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</div></div><div dir="ltr">-- <br></div><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div><em><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:10pt">Diedre Conkling</span></em><i><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:10pt"><br><em><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS"">Lincoln County Library District</span></em><br><em><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS"">P.O. Box 2027</span></em><br><em><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS"">Newport, OR 97365</span></em><br><em><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS"">Phone & Fax: 541-265-3066</span></em><br><em><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS"">Work email</span></em></span></i><em><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:10pt;font-style:normal">: </span></em><a href="mailto:diedre@lincolncolibrarydist.org" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:10pt"><font color="#0000ff">diedre@lincolncolibrarydist.org</font></span></i></a><i><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:10pt"><br><em><span style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS"">Home email: </span></em></span></i><a href="mailto:diedre08@gmail.com" target="_blank"><em><span style="color:blue;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";font-size:10pt">diedre08@gmail.com</span></em></a></div>
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