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<p class=MsoPlainText>Greetings all:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>I know you all just completed the annual state survey,
but please also help with the 2009-2010 Public Library Funding & Technology
Access survey. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>The 2009-2010 Public Library Funding & Technology
Access survey (available for completion at <a
href="http://www.plinternetsurvey.org">www.plinternetsurvey.org</a>) conducted
by the American Library Association (ALA - <a
href="http://www.ala.org/plinternetfunding">www.ala.org/plinternetfunding</a>)
and the Center for Library & Information Innovation at the University of
Maryland (clii.umd.edu) closes November 7, 2010.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Funded by the American Library Association and the Bill
& Melinda Gates Foundation, the survey provides important data regarding
public library Internet connectivity, use, funding, and services. Since 1994,
these surveys have been used by the American Library Association and others to
inform and educate policymakers, funders, elected officials, supporters, and
the media at the local, state and national levels about the issues and needs your
library faces in providing public computer and Internet access services and
resources. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Your participation in the survey is extremely important,
and directly impacts the ability of ALA and others to advocate on behalf of
public libraries and the tremendous contribution public libraries make to their
communities through their public access Internet services and resources. They
have created a range of tools you can use to advocate on the behalf of your
library regarding how public libraries help job seekers, with e-government,
broadband, and community access. You can find these at <a
href="http://www.plinternetsurvey.org">www.plinternetsurvey.org</a> as well as <a
href="http://www.ala.org/plinternetfunding">www.ala.org/plinternetfunding</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>The survey is open through November 7, 2010. To
participate, go to <a href="http://www.plinternetsurvey.org">http://www.plinternetsurvey.org</a>.
You will need an ID number, which you may look up on the website. Questions
regarding the survey should be directed to <a href="mailto:support@clii.umd.edu">support@clii.umd.edu</a>
or 301.405.9445.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Best wishes,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Survey Support<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Center for Library Information& Innovation University
of Maryland <a href="mailto:support@clii.umd.edu">support@clii.umd.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>(301) 405-9445<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Library Development Services<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Oregon State Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>250 Winter St. NE<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Salem, OR 97301<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>(503) 378-5027<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>fax (503) 378-6439<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>ann.reed@state.or.us<o:p></o:p></p>
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