Good morning to all,

I'll dispense with (some of) my usual caveat regarding E-rate, as this message may be pertinent to PUBLIC LIBRARIES that have not participated in the application process before:

Is your library able to gather wireless usage statistics, as required by the Annual Report (say hi to Jenny Melvin, everyone!) ?

Can your library's network supply its full bandwidth to your public users?

Will your library be remaining in its same basic shape and size, free of any pesky renovations or expansions?

If yes to all of the above, then you're set. I bet you're done with all your Christmas shopping, too. (Show-off.)

If your answers to the above fall somewhere in the "no" to "I dunno" range, then it's possible that I could help you change your answers to "yes" and save some money in the process. I would be happy to talk to you about what options you might have, and if the federal E-rate program is right for you.

-Jared Leadbetter
E-rate and Technology Consultant
Maine State Library
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