Some of you have asked if there is anything for libraries in the ARRA. Please see below.
Thanks to Chris at TSL for this information. Laurie Laurie Mahaffey, Deputy Director Central Texas Library System, Inc. 1005 West 41st Street Austin, Texas 78756 www.ctls.net [email protected] 512-583-0704 x18 800-262-4431 x18 ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Christopher Jowaisas Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 10:04 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: [syscon-tx] FW: [wo_telecom] ALA WO Info on Broadband in the ARRA FYI - we are continuing to investigate the various opportunities that libraries may have under ARRA, including applying for funding for expanding computer or broadband access. I would recommend that taking a look at the "Top Ten Things" document below to get you thinking about what opportunities might exist for public libraries in the state. We expect, in conjunction with the Gates Opportunity Online pilot project, that there will be opportunities but that we will need additional information collection to understand the current broadband landscape in public libraries in the state. Also, now would be a good time to thank all of the staff that helped us in the preliminary round of collecting information for the Gates project. We expect to share a more-in-depth update shortly. You might also want to tune into tomorrow's webcast from NTIA & USDA that will focus on the two programs that they will have for broadband stimulus: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - National Telecommunications and Information Administration, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Broadband Initiatives AGENCY:National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce; Rural Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture; Federal Communications Commission ACTION: Joint Notice of Public Meeting Summary: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), U.S.Department of Agriculture's Office of Rural Development, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will host a public meeting on March 10, 2009, in connection with the Broadband Initiatives funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law No. 111-5. DATES: The meeting will be held on March 10, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Eastern Standard Time. ADDRESSES:The meeting will be held at the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Auditorium, Washington, D.C. (Please enter at 14th Street.) The disability accessible entrance is located at the 14th Street Aquarium Entrance. The meeting location is subject to change. Any change in the location will be posted on NTIA's website (www.ntia.doc.gov) prior to the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information regarding the meeting, contact Barbara Brown, NTIA, at (202) 4824374 or [email protected] or Mary Campanola, Rural Development, at (202)-720-8822 or [email protected] or Christi Shewman, FCC, at (202) 418-1686 or [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into law on February 17, 2009. The Broadband Initiatives funded in the Act are intended to accelerate broadband deployment in unserved, underserved, and rural areas and to strategic institutions that are likely to create jobs or provide significant public benefits. NTIA, Rural Development, and the Federal Communications Commission will host a public meeting to discuss the broadband initiatives funded by the Act, including the new Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, the new Rural Development Broadband Program, and the development of a National Broadband Plan. The public meeting agenda and information about the new program will be available at NTIA's website at http://www.ntia.doc.gov/broadbandgrants, Rural Development's website at http://www.usda.gov/rurdev, and the FCC's website at http://www.fcc.gov. This will be the first of several Public Meetings. Public attendance at the meeting is limited to space available. The meeting will be physically accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals requesting accommodations, such as sign language interpretation or other ancillary aids, are asked to indicate this to Barbara Brown at least two (2) days prior to the meeting. Members of the public will have an opportunity to ask questions at the meeting. The meeting will be streamed on the Web with captions and the archive will be made available on NTIA's website at http://www.ntia.doc.gov/broadbandgrants and Rural Development's website at http://www.usda/rurdev. Thanks- Chris -----Original Message----- From: Bocher, Robert DPI [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 9:38 AM To: ALA WO Telecom List Cc: ALA OITP List Subject: [wo_telecom] ALA WO Info on Broadband in the ARRA All: The WO has released more information on the broadband programs in the ARRA. Main link is at: http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/wo/woissues/washfunding/fedfund/ arra101pgs/broadband.cfm The Related Files include: 1) "Comparison of Application Requirements for NTIA and RUS Broadband Programs in the ARRA." This is from John Windhausen and is a good comparison in table format. 2) " The Top Ten Things You Can Do Now...To Get Broadband Stimulus Funding for Your Library." Good tips on actions to take or consider undertaking. 3) "Broadband Funding in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act." A 2 p. summary. (Current version may still be 3 p. but the WO office will fix this soon.) -Bob, Co-Chair OITP Telecom Subcommittee ________________________________ Bob Bocher, Technology Consultant Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction Division for Libraries, Technology and Community Learning Madison, WI 53707-7841 - 608-266-2127 - [email protected]
