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For those libraries interested in learning more about the DigitalLead grant program for remote rural libraries to lend hotspots, this webinar is offered free of charge. If you are unable to view this email, please let me know and I will get you a text only version.
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Lisa
Lisa M. Shaw
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Rural & Small Libraries Specialist
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Free Webinar
DigitalLead: Hotspot Lending at Your Library
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | 1-2 p.m. Central
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Hotspot lending programs offer endless opportunities for your patrons, especially those that lack broadband connectivity at home.
This free webinar will offer public library staff tools and resources for how and why to start a hotspot lending program. Participants will hear from two public library staff members who will share insights about their libraries’ processes, policies, challenges, and more. REGISTER NOW!<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT04NjY5NjYwJnA9MSZ1PTExMTE4MDI2OTImbGk9Njc3ODA2NTE%2Findex.html&data=02%7C01%7Clisa.m.shaw%40maine.gov%7Cf1ddcf768c774901a26008d70551cc3e%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C636983721186280551&sdata=E%2BsMR2a5VaZvzZWpixMt6OuFokoik4zSeCxefroG%2Fpg%3D&reserved=0>
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PLA thanks Microsoft Corp. for its support of this webinar and the DigitalLead project.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
* Identify the need for increasing access to broadband connectivity to achieve better community learning and health outcomes;
* Take advantage of free resources and tools to assist libraries in developing their own hotspot lending program; and
* Explore strategies for building partnerships to increase awareness of and to sustain their hotspot lending program.
Presenters
[Liz Rapp]
Liz Rapp is a reference and serials librarian at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library in Charlottesville, VA. In addition to managing serials for the system, Rapp also plans programming for adults, including working with community partners on health programs, and she recently launched a circulating special collection with a focus on healthy living.
[Suzanne Wulf]
Suzanne Wulf is head of digital services at the Niles-Maine District Library in Niles, IL, managing the library’s technology desk, maker space, and digital media lab. At Niles-Maine, Wulf has launched a circulating technology collection, developed innovative technology programming, and opened a maker space. She’s been a member of PLA's Digital Literacy Committee since 2017.
[Scott Allen]
Scott Allen is deputy director of operations at PLA, working on special initiatives such as digital literacy, family engagement, consumer health/health literacy, and equity, diversity and inclusion. Previously, Allen held positions in educational program development, policy development, and fundraising with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and served as executive director of the Illinois Chapter, AAP.
[Leighann Wood]
Leighann Wood, MSLIS, is a program manager at PLA. She’s responsible for managing and supporting PLA’s special projects and grant-funded initiatives for health literacy, digital literacy, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Registration Details
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