Friday Notes
2. An on-line resource for NEILSA Librarians
EDITORS NOTE: Since I am at ILA Annual Meeting/Conference
this Friday Notes 2 has only one major new chunk of data. Under the
END NOTES area is a DRAFT
copy of the Consortia materials for e-rate Funding Year 2004. This
is the material we will be discussing at the CIPA/NCIPA workshops.
By the way a really good ILA this year.
DEADLINES & DATES:
I'll try to list all the upcoming dates of importance here, you will have
to mine for the details.
ILA Conference / Office Staffing This Week:
Eunice & Ken will be out 15th - 19th. We
hope to see you at the ILA Annual meeting.
FORMS DUE/UPCOMING:
ANNUAL SURVEY The survey is
due 10/31/03. To access the online survey go to http://www.silo.lib.ia.us, click on
For and About Iowa Libraries, click on Annual Survey. The survey is due
October 31, 2003. Public Libraries with Internet are required to submit the
survey online. The link to Web Collect is also on the Annual Survey web page.
IF you are having problems with
the Annual Survey call the LSA office PLEASE do not wait until we have to
call you because it is late.
Upcoming Grant Application Deadlines
We The People Bookshelf grants
The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office
and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) are accepting applications
from public and school (K-12) libraries for the We The People Bookshelf
grants. Part of NEH's We The People initiative, the Bookshelf project will
award the 15 Bookshelf books for young readers to up to 500 libraries across
the country. Selected libraries are required to present programs that highlight
the theme of "courage" and encourage young readers to explore these works.
Libraries interested in receiving the We The People Bookshelf grant can
view the application and guidelines at http://www.ala.org/wethepeople
or http://www.wethepeople.gov.
Applications are being accepted online until
October 22, 2003 for Round One and February 15, 2004 for Round Two.
1. The State Historical Society of Iowa has had the HRDP
funding restored and is inviting applications for preservation projects
in documentary collections, museums, and historic preservation. Deadline
is January 15, 2004. For details see (categories of acceptable projects are
under the eligibility bullet):
http://www.iowahistory.org/grants/shsi_grants/hrdp/hrdp.html
2. Upcoming IMLS Deadlines
Conservation Project Support grant applications for FY 2004 funding must
be postmarked no later than October 15, 2003. For more information about
this grant program, including applications and guidelines, please see: http://www.imls.gov/grants/museum/mus_cps.asp
All deadlines for FY 2004 IMLS grant and award program applications can
be viewed at:
http://www.imls.gov/grants/dedln/index.htm
Categories include: National Leadership Grants for Museums,
Museums in the Community category; National Leadership Grants for Libraries,
Continuing Education, Curriculum Development, and Training category; and
Native American Library Services, Basic and Professional Assistance categories.
3. a couple sites with information on funding opportunities are:
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/funding-info/
http://www.collectioncare.org/funding/funding.html
All IMLS grant and award program deadlines can be viewed at:
http://www.imls.gov/grants/dedln/index.htm
County Meetings Scheduled:
If your county meeting is not on the schedule please contact NEILSA
Allamakee County Meeting - Oct 25, 2003, Robey
Memorial Library [Waukon] 9:30 am.
Black Hawk County Meeting - When called - seldom
Bremer County Meeting
- October 21 at 7:30 Sumner
Buchanan County Meeting - Oct. 28 at 7 PM in Independence
Butler County Meeting -
Chickasaw County Meeting
Clayton County Meeting -
Delaware County Meeting - Hopkinton Library on
Nov. l8 at 7:00
Dubuque County - DALINC -
Fayette County Meeting
- Oct. 23, 2003 @ 1:00 Haweye PL
Plans a CIPA
County meeting at another date TBD at County meeting.
Grundy County Meeting - 9:00 am 10/27 @ Reinbeck
CIPA WS1
Howard County Meeting - Riceville
7:00 April 6th 2004 (I think)
Winneshiek County Meeting - November 6, 2003 @ 7:00
Decorah CIPA WS1
Meeting this week
CE:
SPECIAL WORKSHOPS:
One [WS1] & two hour [WS2] workshops at Fall county meetings, IF REQUESTED,
CIPA Classes.
County Meeting Format: WS1 - CIPA/NCIPA Requirements
- 1 Hr. CE
and
WS2 - Plus review of required policies - 1 Hr. CE
For the WS2 session you will need to have your Internet policy & AU
or other computer policy(s) with you. Bring note taking materials
there will be no handouts since there are no fees for the county association
CIPA workshops.
CLASSES in NEILSA:
Library 101 for December. We have dates now that we hope will
work for everyone.
December 18th 9:00--12:00
IF you wish to attend contact NEILSA to register. If you would
like a site added contact Ken at NEILSA immediately. The online sign-up
for Library 101 is at:
http://www.neilsa.org/classes/library101.cfm.
NOTE: While Library 101 is intended primarily for new directors it is not
a bad idea for experienced directors to attend from time to time as a refresher,
to send any up and coming staff that you are attempting to groom for advancement,
or maybe even a highschool kid who might like to learn more about the profession.
OTHER CE: You must register with the listed
provider.
On November 4-5, 2003 three sessions of Hard Times /
Smart Choices are being offered by the State Library in response
to the impact of the Reinvention bill on Iowa's public libraries' budgets.
Workshop topics include:
1) Rethinking what you can realistically do well with the resources you
have;
2) Making hard choices so life does not make them for you;
3) Improving productivity by getting everyone on the same page in terms of
what needs to be done;
4) Improving individual and institutional stress management techniques
so people are not making themselves sick and
bitter over things they cannot control and can make better choices about
things they can control.
For details and to register, see
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/cecat.htm#Hard
"Learning Activity Written Summery" may be found at:
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/online-learningactivitywrittensummary.htm
We have a go on all of the Summer Library Project workshop
dates and locations for 2004! They will be as follows: Feb 4 - Methodist
Church - Mount Pleasant, Feb 5 - Coralville Public Library, Feb 6
- Fayette Public Library, Feb 9 - Everly Community Center, Feb 10
- Arthur Public Librarym Feb 11 - Elliott Public Library, Feb 12 - Urbandale
Public Library, Feb 13 - Fisher Community Center - Marshalltown, Feb 19
- Music Man Square - Mason City, Feb 20 - Fort Dodge Public Library
Preservation 101: Keeping
collections safe ICN sessions will be October 21 (Storage) ,
2-5 pm, the hands-on session will be November 14. ICN sites will be Bettendorf,
Boone, Cedar Rapids, Charles City, Clinton, Decorah, Dubuque, Ft. Dodge,
Grinnell, Hudson, Iowa City, LeMars, Marshalltown, Mt. Pleasant, Pella,
Spencer, Vinton, Urbandale. The hands-on session will be at the Murray Conference
Center, Living History Farms.
Complete details about re-certification are available at
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/recertification.html
Self-Directed Learning Opportunities: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/Certification/alternate.htm
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
This week in EYE-OPENER:
1) Hard Times / Smart Choices Workshop
2) Children's Workshops in late October
3) NWILS Signs Up For Grantsmanship Training Program [heavy edit]
3) Office Hours This Week [heavy edit]
1) Hard Times / Smart Choices Workshop: Because Iowa's public libraries
have been adversely impacted by the "Reinvention Bill" cuts to cities and
counties, the State Library is sponsoring a workshop entitled "Hard Times
/
Smart Choices." This workshop will be offered three times in November.
Intended for public library boards and directors, the State Library suggests
that you also extend an invitation to your mayor, city clerk, or council
members.
The speaker, Pat Wagner from Pattern Research, is a LAMA/ALA Regional
Institute Trainer. "Hard Times / Smart Choices" will deal with such
issues
as: "...rethinking what you can realistically do well with the resources
you
have; making hard choices so life does not make them for you; improving
productivity by getting everyone on the same page in terms of what needs
to
be done; and improving individual and institutional stress management so
people are not making themselves sick over things they cannot control and
can make better choices about things they can control..."
Here are the dates and locations:
Tuesday, November 4, 2003, 9:30AM--12:30PM @ Fort Dodge Public Library
Tuesday, November 4, 6:00PM--9:00PM @ ICN locations statewide (see online
registration for ICN rooms)
Wednesday, November 5, 9:30AM--12:30PM @ Marion Public Library
The workshops are being paid for with federal Library Services and
Technology Act (LSTA) funds. There is no registration fee; lunch is
on your
own. For all details--and to register--please go to the State Library's
website:
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/cecat.htm#Hard
2) Children's Workshops in late October: There's no EYE-OPENER next
week,
so here's a reminder about a children's services workshop sponsored by the
State Library in 4 locations later this month. Jane Kitson, "a.k.a.
Mother
Goose," returns to Iowa as the featured speaker with a 4-hour presentation.
This workshop includes dozens of activities designed to strengthen the
language-to-literacy link in young children. Jane Kitson is a nationally
known early childhood education consultant and published author from
Atlanta, Georgia. She has presented workshops to over 60,000 librarians,
teachers, and speech & language pathologists across 33 states and Canada.
Her hands-on training sessions are complete with ready-to-use activities
to
take back home to your libraries.
There is a $10.00 registration fee, which includes morning coffee, rolls,
and lunch. Registration at 9:30AM; workshop runs from 10:00AM--3:00PM.
The
Northwest date and location is October 28th at the Alta Community Center.
Other dates and locations include October 27th in Creston, October
30th in
Waterloo, and October 31st in Ottumwa. To see specifics about
other
locations--and to register--go the State Library's online c.e. catalog:
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/cecat.htm ;
Scroll
down to the catalog entry entitled "LANGUAGE-TO-LITERACY-LINK."
3) NWILS Signs Up For Grantsmanship Training Program:
3) Office Hours This Week: There is no EYE-OPENER next week, as Chris
and I will
both be gone. Look for the next EYE-OPENER on October 27th
Bonnie McKewon
Director, N.W. Iowa Library Services
Re-invention Survey:
NOTE: PLEASE we need everyones participation, whether you lost, gained
or stayed the same.
The best reason for getting your reply in right away - Ken will start calling
those without surveys in next week.
The Library Service Areas and the State Library of Iowa are collecting
information about the impact of the Reinvention bill on Iowa's libraries'
budgets, and we ask your assistance by filling out an online survey. We
appreciate that you have many reports to fill out at this time of year,
but it is important that we collect data from all public libraries in Iowa
and we ask your patience in filling out one more report.
The survey should be completed at one session, and only one per library.
When you are ready to complete the survey online, please go to:
http://www.ilsa.lib.ia.us/reinventintro.htm
If you have questions, please call Eunice at the Library Service Area.
New LINKS of interest:
CHANGES:
CONSORTIA:
The Funding Year 2004 Window will open at noon on Wednesday, November 5,
2003, and close at 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, February 4, 2004.
Request for information (current status & planed changes) PLEASE fill
in and return ASAP.
XX END NOTES
THIS YEARS APPLICATION NEWS:
The FY 2003 Consortia 471 (application) has not yet been approved by PIA
Sooooo you should not yet be getting discounts, as soon as the FCDL (SLD
for Funding Commitment Decision Letter) comes in I will file the Form 486
and then it takes 1 to 2 months depending upon your telecommunications vendor
(SLD for phone company).xx CIPA below. Ken (:-{}}}
And now we know why – I will be sending out requests for information last
Friday afternoon, if you get one please return ASAP. Ken (:-{}}}
CIPA Workshop: You may attend one of the free county
meeting CE [1 or 2 ce's] sessions or a class in West Union on December 15,
2003 [4 ce's] from 1:00 to 5:00 in the new computer lab and conference room.
There will be a fee of $25.00 for this session. Any library not represented
at either the free county meeting session or the West Union class will not
be eligible for participation in a Consortia filing for services covered
by CIPA/NCIPA.
There will be scholarships available for "exceptional" circumstances, but
you must contact Ken well ahead of the scheduled county meeting time to
qualify for a scholarship.
CIPA/NCIPA - As has been said before, the only part
of CIPA/NCIPA that had been waved for libraries was the TPM (filtering) requirement,
spot audits of libraries has shown that many have not complied with the
NCIPA policy requirements. PROBLEM: If the Consortia is audited
I have 479 forms for everyone, if YOU are asked to send in a copy of your
AUP to PIA, contact Ken immediately if not before.
FROM THE CONSORTIA PACKET FOR FY 2004
NOTE: The requirements herein [Consortia packet for 2004] are for Consortia
participation. IF you do not wish to meet these requirements and IF
all you are requesting is telecommunications, not Internet, you may wish
to consider doing your own e-rate. The LSA will be happy to show you
how, it is not too difficult.
At this point the cost of being in the Consortia is the time and work involved
in answering the questions even though they may not apply to your situation.
Consortia participation is required to use the Consortia Technology Plan,
but note that Tech Plans are not needed for telephone service only.
We do strongly recommend that you meet the policy requirements of the CIPA/NCIPA
law, if for no other reason other than the policy requirements, unlike the
law, are reasonable, and intelligently thought out Internet Safety statements
to protect and remind kids of the "down side" of the Internet. Prior
to making any decision it might be to your benefit to sit through the CIPA
session, not only to get the credit(s) but to learn what it is all about
so you can inform your board & patrons, or speak with some confidence
if asked by a reporter.
NOTE: DRAFT copy of the packet is appended
in the "END NOTES"
END PLATE: Long Announcements, Supporting Documents,
& other "stuff"
END NOTES
NEILSA e-rate Consortia
CHECKLIST (Contents)
For the Funding Year 2004
July 2004 - June 2005
E-Rate Letter of Agency
CIPA Compliance Checklist
Technology Plan
Form 479
E-Rate Plans Survey
ADDENDUM:
SLD requirement for Letters of Agency
E-Rate Letter of Agency Addendum -
Vendor & Applicant requirements under Items 21 &
25
TCO worksheets for TPM
NOTE: The requirements herein are for Consortia participation. IF you
do not wish to meet these requirements and IF all you are requesting is telecommunications,
not Internet, you may wish to consider doing your own e-rate. The LSA
will be happy to show you how, it is not too difficult.
At this point the cost of being in the Consortia is the time and work involved
in answering the questions even though they may not apply to your situation.
Consortia participation is required to use the Consortia Technology Plan,
but note that Tech Plans are not needed for telephone service only.
We do strongly recommend that you meet the policy requirements of the CIPA/NCIPA
law, if for no other reason other than the policy requirements, unlike the
law, are reasonable, and intelligently thought out Internet Safety statements
to protect and remind kids of the "down side" of the Internet. Prior
to making any decision it might be to your benefit to sit through the CIPA
session, not only to get the credit(s) but to learn what it is all about
so you can inform your board & patrons..
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SLD requirement for
Letters of Agency
The authorized person on the Form 471 — the person whose signature appears
in the Form 471 Item 34 — certifies that he or she is the person authorized
to submit and certify to the accuracy of the application. This person
must be authorized to represent any and all of the entities for which discounts
are sought in the funding requests featured on the application. During
its review of the Form 471, the SLD may require copies of the documentation
that confirms this person's authorization to represent all of the entities
featured on the Form 471.
The evidence that establishes this authorization — and therefore, that establishes
the relationship between the authorized person and the entities featured
on the form — is generally a Letter of Agency (LOA). A Letter of Agency
(LOA) is most commonly signed by consortium members and kept on file by their
consortium leader to verify their knowledge of their membership and participation
in the consortium. Other vehicles to establish this authorization could
be a project agreement, a contract, a letter agreement, or other similar
document.
A consultant — or anyone signing as the authorized person who is not a school
or library employee — should also have an LOA from the applicant expressly
authorizing the consultant to represent the applicant.
Whatever the form of the document establishing the above authorization, it
must contain all of the following:
* The name of the person filing the application (the consortium
leader or consultant)
* The name of the person authorizing the filing of the
application (the entity who will receive discounted services, such as a consortium
member)
* The specific timeframe the LOA or authorizing document
covers (for example, the E-rate Funding Year 2003)
* The signature and title of an official who is an employee
of the entity who is authorizing the filing of the application (the entity
who will receive discounted services, such as a consortium member)
* The type of services covered by the LOA or authorizing
document (such as "Internet services" or "networking equipment").
NOTE: The time frames of these authorizations cannot be open-ended, such
as "until terminated by either party."
In certain situations, other documentation may be accepted as proof of authorization.
For example, for consortium applications, the consortium lead member must
either collect Letters of Agency from each consortium member or be able to
provide some other proof that each consortium member knew it was represented
on the application. Consortia which have a statutory or regulatory
basis and for which participation by schools or libraries is mandatory must
be able to provide documentation supporting this certification, including
copies of the relevant state statute or regulation.
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NEILSA e-rate Consortia
E-Rate Letter of Agency
For the Funding Year 2004
July 2004 - June 2005
This is to confirm our library participation in the NEILSA e-rate Consortia
E-rate Consortium for the procurement of USAC/SLD Priority I services as
defined in the Eligible Services List published by the USAC/SLD [primary
but not limited to POTS & Internet]. I hereby authorize NEILSA
e-rate Consortia to submit FCC Form 470, FCC Form 471, and such other E-rate
forms as may be necessary to the Schools and Library Division on behalf of
the under signed library.
I also understand that while the Consortia will file the necessary forms
and appeals to the best of its ability, it can not be responsible for, nor
guarantee that all information is accurate. The library agrees to abide by
any decision that is made by the Schools and Library Division of the Universal
Service Administrative Company.
I understand that in submitting these forms on our behalf, the NEILSA e-rate
Consortia is making certifications for our library. By signing this
letter of agency, I make the following certifications:
(a) I certify that the library is a library under the statutory
definitions of a library or library consortia eligible for assistance from
a state library agency under the Library Services and Technology Act of 1996
that the library does not operate as for-profit businesses and the library
budgets are completely separate from any school (including, but not limited
to elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities).
(b) I certify that the library has secured access to all
of the resources, including computers, training, software, maintenance, and
electrical connections necessary to make effective use of the services purchased
as well as to pay the discounted charges for eligible services.
(c) I certify that the library is covered, or will be covered
at the time funded services are provided, by E-rate approved technology plans
(unless discounts are only being requested for basic local and long distance
telephone service).
(d) I certify that our library is compliant, or will be
compliant at the time funded services are provided, with the Children's Internet
Protection Act (unless discounts are only being requested for telecommunications
services.)
(e) I certify that the services that our library purchases
using E-rate discounts (as described in the law 47 U.S.C. Sec. 254) will
be used solely for educational purposes and will not be sold, resold, or
transferred in consideration for money or any other thing of value, and that
the discount funds will only be used to supplement NOT replace other library
funds.
(f) I certify that the entity eligible for support that
I represent has complied with all applicable state and local laws regarding
procurement of services for which support is being sought.
(g) I certify that our library has complied with all E-rate
program rules and I acknowledge that failure to do so may result in denial
of discount funding and/or cancellation of funding commitments.
(h) I understand that the discount level used for shared
services is conditional, for future years, upon ensuring that the most disadvantaged
libraries that are treated as sharing in the service, receive an appropriate
share of the benefits from those services.
(i) I certify that I am authorized to sign this letter
of agency and, to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, all
information provided to NEILSA e-rate Consortia for E-rate submission is
true.
I understand that persons willfully makeing false statements on E-rate forms
or through this letter of agency can be punished by fine or forfeiture under
the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. Secs. 502, 503(b), or fine or imprisonment
under Title 18 of the United States Code, 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1001.
Library: Signature:
Date: 2003
Name:
Title: Authorized Signer/Administrator
For the Library Board of Trustees Name:
____________________________________
Signature: ______________________________ Title:
Chair of the Board of Trustees
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NEILSA e-rate Consortia
E-Rate Letter of Agency Addendum
For the Funding Year 2004 [July 2004 - June 2005]
ADDENDUMS:
You may find it useful to supply a copy of this to your service provider/vendor
when you request from them the Item 21 attachments. The material in
this addendum is a summery of the FCC/USAC/SLD posted requirements.
Failure to provide a properly competed & formatted Item 21 Attachment
may lead to denial of your support request and will lead to a complaint being
filed by the Consortia about the Service Provider with the FCC/USAC/SLD.
Each Form 471 Block 5 Discount Funding Request must include a description
of the products and services for which discounts are being sought. This description
is known as an "Item 21 Attachment."
Clear and complete Item 21 Attachments allow an efficient review of funding
requests so that prompt funding decisions can be made. Incomplete or unclear
Item 21 Attachments slow the decision process, to the detriment of applicants
and service providers.
ITEM 21:
1. Item 21 Attachment Overview
Libraries are required to secure from the vendor the necessary Item 21 Attachments
for the Form 471, failure to do so will result in the request being denied
or application for services being unfiled.
Several different formats are possible for the Item 21 Attachment. The Attachment
is generally a line item listing of the products and/or services requested,
with associated costs, and preferably includes a narrative description of
the purpose of the funding request, and any special conditions that apply.
Applicants often receive the assistance of service providers in creating
the Attachment, which can consist of one or more of the following:
* Applicant-provided documentation
* A quote or bill from the vendor
* A copy of the signed and dated contract for the service
Regardless of the specific format utilized, the Item 21 Attachment must include
the following type of information:
Quantity Product or Service Description
Unit Cost Extended Pre-discount Cost
Recurring
Non-Recurring
Vendor Legal Name SPIN Form 473 filed
Narrative Description:
In addition, a narrative description is useful to provide the SLD with a
clear understanding of the funding request. This narrative description should
include information needed by the SLD to make an appropriate eligibility
decision, such as:
* The intended use for the products or services
* The location where products are to be installed, or
services received
* A breakdown, if any, between eligible and ineligible
functionality.
In the section 2, some of the approaches used for the Item 21 Attachment
are presented.
2. Item 21 Attachment Examples
Example links are provided below (in Microsoft PDF file format) to assist
applicants & service providers in understanding an acceptable layout
and relevant information for the Item 21 Attachment. Go to the URL's below
to view each example.
* To view an Item 21 Attachment that features Telecommunications
Services, go to:
http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/ExampleTS.pdf
* To view an Item 21 Attachment that features Internet
Access Services, go to:
http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/ExampleIA.pdf
* To view an Item 21 Attachment that features Internal
Connections, go to:
http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/ExampleIC.pdf
The above examples illustrate relatively straightforward funding requests.
However, in many instances additional information is useful or necessary.
The following further examples show some of these circumstances:
* Cost allocation and ineligible functionality. Applicants
must only seek funding for eligible products and services. Cost of ineligible
components or functionality must be subtracted. Go to
http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/Inelig.pdf ; view an Item
21 Attachment that includes a subtraction for ineligible functionality. For
further information about subtracting ineligible capability see Cost Allocation
Guidelines for Products and Services that Contain Eligible and Ineligible
Components posted in the Reference Area of the SLD web site.
* Submission of a representative telephone bill. For telephone
services, an applicant can submit a previous, representative bill, and optionally
can include a listing of the previous year's charges in order to substantiate
these charges for the next fund year. To view an Item 21 Attachment that
is based on a representative previous phone bill, go to: http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/TelephoneBill.pdf
Any ineligible components of the phone bill (such as extra costs for an unlisted
number) must not be included in the request for funding. Any funding requests
greater than that indicated by the historical information submitted must
be justified with an explanation, such as: "Two additional phone lines are
being installed."
For this reason, among others, the format first presented is prefered.
* Amortization of up-front capital costs. For projects
that have service provider infrastructure with up-front capital costs greater
than $500,000, the initial capital costs must be amortized over at least
a three-year period. To view an Item 21 Attachment that shows the amortization
of capital costs, go to:
http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/UpFrontCosts.pdf
IF this is a concern to you or your service provider contact a state e-rate
coordinator.
The use of E-rate funds for the buildout of
a service provider's infrastructure is limited. The FCC has recognized that
some business arrangements between an applicant and service provider, even
if labeled a lease of services, can reach essentially the same result as
a prohibited WAN purchase by applicants. The SLD will not commit to discounts
on such arrangements. Further information about relevant program rules may
be found in Wide Area Network (WAN) Fact Sheet posted in the Reference Area
of the web site.
* On-premise Priority 1 equipment. In limited circumstances,
some types of equipment located at the applicant site can be funded as a
part of an end-to-end telecommunications or Internet access service. Depending
on the complexity of the request, the Item 21 attachment for such funding
requests may consist of from two to four components:
- The listing of products and services that
make up the request. This should include a specification of the components
that will be located at the applicant site, and a narrative overview of the
funding request.
- A statement indicating whether or not there
is compliance with each of the several conditions for on-premise Priority
1 equipment. The web site: http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/OnPremisePriority1.pdf ;
has further information about each of these conditions.
- When not otherwise clear from the other
information provided, a calculation that shows whether or not up-front capital
charges of on-site components are less than 67% of total charges requested.
- For situations in which the equipment configuration
is not clear from other information submitted, a network diagram may be required
that shows how the components are interconnected with an applicant's internal
connections components.
In cases where all the above components are not provided, SLD may request
further information during review of the application. To view an Item 21
Attachment that specifies on-premise Priority 1 components, go to: http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/OnPremisePriority1.pdf ;
For further information about this subject, see On-Premise Priority 1 Equipment
posted in the Reference Area of the SLD web site at: http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/OnPremP1.asp.
* Remote access equipment. SLD program rules do not allow
funding for products or services that allow ineligible locations to obtain
data connectivity into an applicant's network. A product that is capable
of providing such a remote access capability may be eligible for discounts
only if the applicant provides a certification that it will not be available
for ineligible purposes. Go to: http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/RemoteAccess.pdf
to view an Item 21 Attachment that includes the appropriate certification.
For further information, see the entry for "Remote Access Router" in the
SLD's Eligible Services List at: http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/eligible.asp.
3. Additional Suggestions for the Item 21 Attachmens:
The many products and services potentially eligible for discounts under the
Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism must be used for an eligible purpose
by eligible entities at eligible locations. The Item 21 Attachment is the
applicant's opportunity to provide sufficient information so that the funding
request will be deemed eligible.
All certifications provided as a part of the Form 471 also apply to the Item
21 Attachment, including certifications of compliance with state and local
procurement laws and compliance with Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism
program rules. Misrepresentations on the Item 21 Attachment can result in
the administrative and criminal penalties described in Block 6 of Form 471.
Form 471: You must be able to demonstrate that you have secured access to
all of the resources, including computers, training, software, maintenance
and electrical connections necessary to make effective use of the products
and services for which you receive E-rate discounts.
ITEM # 25
Item 25 on the Form 471 is a certification that you have secured access to
the resources necessary to pay for (1) the non-discounted portion of the
costs for eligible services within the funding year as well as (2) the ineligible
products and services to make effective use of the eligible services you
have requested. "Secured access" means that you can show that these funds
are, or will be, part of your annual budget; or, if you are obtaining the
funds from an outside source, that these funds have been promised to you.
If you obtain these funds from an outside source, the funds must not come
directly or indirectly from your service provider(s).
The SLD may review your Item 25 certification and request additional documentation
to support your certification. This additional documentation may include:
* Paying your share of E-rate eligible costs. You may
be asked to provide documentation of your ability to pay the non-discounted
portion of the products and services for which you have applied for discounts.
You should already have the funds identified in your budget to pay for these
costs. If your budget is not yet final, the SLD may request additional documentation
to substantiate your certification.
* Paying for ineligible costs. You may be asked to provide
estimates of hardware, software, professional development, retrofitting (construction
and electrical work necessary to prepare a building for technology), maintenance
investments and other resources that are necessary to make effective use
of the E-rate discounts you have requested. These resources may or may not
be eligible for E-rate discounts. Again, if these resources will be purchased
under your budget, you should already have the funds identified in your budget
to pay for them. However, these resources may also be ones that you already
have or own, such as computers purchased or donated in a prior year.
* Technology Plan. If you applied for more than basic
local and long distance telephone services, you may be asked to provide a
copy of your Technology Plan. Your Technology Plan should include a description
of the products and services necessary to accomplish your technology service
goals, whether they are eligible or ineligible for E-rate discounts. Before
you begin receiving E-rate discounts, your Technology Plan must be approved
by an SLD-certified technology plan approver. Approval by a local library
board, e.g., does not satisfy that requirement. See Technology Planning and
Certified Technology Plan Approver Locator at: http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/tech/default.asp
for information on certified approvers. Note that in Iowa the CTPA is the
State Library of Iowa attn: Judy Jones.
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CIPA Compliance Checklist
NEILSA Consortia libraries that plan on receiving E-rate discounts on Internet
access and/or internal connection services after July 1, 2002, need to be
in compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and the
Neighborhood Children's Internet Protection Act (NCIPA). CIPA/NCIPA
compliance means that libraries have implemented formal Internet Safety Policies
(also frequently known as Acceptable Use Policies) and after August 14, 2003
are implementing actions to instal TPM (technological protection measures)
on computers capable of being connected to Internet services. These
TPM's must be in effect as of July 1, 2004.
The Federal Communications Commission ("FCC"), was charged with administering
CIPA/NCIPA for USAC/SLD e-rate purposes, has established only the broadest
guidelines for interpreting the TPM and policy requirements of the Act.
This checklist is designed as a simple, and unofficial, guide for determining
whether a library meets the CIPA/NCIPA guidelines.
TPM -- Blocking or Filtering Internet access:
Basic Requirement: CIPA requires the implementation of a "technology
protection measure" – generally incorrectly referred to as an Internet filter
– to block access to visual depictions deemed "obscene," "child pornography,"
or "harmful to minors." A TPM is required for all Internet-enabled
computers whether used by minors [under 17 yoa] or adults, or public or staff.
For e-rate purposes, TPM for adult Internet usage can be disabled for "bona
fide research or other lawful purpose" and must be disabled if requested
by an adult. CIPA/NCIPA does not allow for disabling for minor use
under any conditions.
TPM Yes (y) OR no (n) Comments – Including
product name & description
Blocking
Selection w/ URL access limits
Other (what) Use attached sheet to explain
Filtering Provisions Yes (Y) or No (N)
Comments – Including filtering product name, if known.
Filtering is incorporated with the service provided by the Internet Service
Provider.
Filtering is provided locally for all Internet-enabled computers on a networked
basis.
Filtering is provided individually on each Internet-enabled computer.
CIPANCIPA compliance requires a "Y" in at least one of the TPM/Filtering
Provision boxes listed above for each computer capable of accessing the Internet..
CIPA Checklist
Page 2
Internet Safety Policy:
Basic Requirement: NCIPA requires the public adoption and enforcement of
an "Internet Safety Policy" covering the TPM discussed above. For minors
[under 17 yoa], the policy must also address the safety and security of all
forms of direct electronic communications, unauthorized online access, and
unauthorized disclosure of personal identification information.
Policy Provisions Yes (Y) or No (N) Comments
TPM will be provided for all Internet-enabled computers used by students,
patrons, and staff.
TPM will be disabled upon request of an adult by an authorized staff member.
Policy and procedures not specifically required by the CIPA/NCIPA Act has
been reviewed and approved by the local library board..
Safe and secure use by minors of direct electronic communications (including
e-mail, chat rooms, and instant messaging) will be assured.
Unauthorized online access, including "hacking" and other unlawful activities,
is prohibited.
Unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification
information regarding minors is prohibited.
Copies of all meeting(s), policies and procedures are available from:
The Policy was adopted with reasonable public notice and after at least one
public meeting or hearing. Meeting Type:
____________________
Meeting Date: ____________________
CIPA/NCIPA compliance requires a "Y" in all of the Policy Provision boxes
listed above.
Additional information on Internet Safety Policy requirements and provisions
can be found in the CIPA policy statements at.http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dltcl/pld/cipafaq.html
Checklist Completed By:
Checklist Certified By:
Printed Name: _______________________
Printed Name: ______________________
Title: ______________________________
Title: _____________________________
Signature: __________________________
Signature: _________________________
Date: ______________________________
Date: _____________________________
Form 497 filed with NEILSA Consortia by ______________________________ on
_________________
Library attended a CIPA/NCIPA workshop at ___________________________ on
_________________
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NEILSA e-rate Consortia
E-Rate Plans Survey
For the Funding Year 2004
July 2004 - June 2005
This must be completed and turned in with a copy of the appropriate Item
21 attachments prior to November 4, 2003 in order to be in the primary support
application(s) for FY 2004, which we expect to submit on or about November
10, 2003. A "clean-up" application will be (usually) submitted on or about
December 30, 2003. Special split-out applications for Priority II (Internal
Connections) and other items requiring special consideration will be send
to SLD for review on November 20, 2003 in order to resubmit as corrected
IF needed.
DEADLINES
Application DEADLINE Function
Primary - Telecommunications1 11/04/2003
All non-CIPA requests under Priority I
Primary - Internet 11/04/2003 All CIPA
requests under Priority I
Clean-up 12/23/2003 Any leftovers
Split-out 11/14/2003 Priority II &
"odd" PI
1 Telecommunications includes telephone basic service, Internet transmission
lines, data lines, cell phones & pagers et. al. xx http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/eligible.asp
Primary - Telecommunications: List below:
POTS (Plain Old Phone Service): Number of lines
Instruments: (A fax is an instrument)
Primary Phone #
Account #
Vendor (Phone Company)
OFFICE USE: SPIN
SPAC filed: YES NO
Primary - Internet: List below
CIPA/NCIPA compliance: Are you IN compliance Planning
on complying by 07/01/2004.
Where did you attend CIPA/NCIPA training session(s)?
We are not requesting Internet support YES NO
Because: The Library Board has made a formal
resolution/statement against "filtering".
We receive Internet at no charge from: MediaCom
Our Phone Company
Other (what)
NOTE: Be certain that you separate your Internet data line from your Internet
Service, x Item 21attachment instructions.
Internet Service Provider
Primary ISP Account #
OFFICE USE: SPIN 143-0
SPAC filed: YES NO
*Vendor (ISP)
2ISP Account #
OFFICE USE: SPIN 143-0
SPAC filed: YES NO
2 Explain why you have more than one Internet/ ISP [SLD duplication
of services rule] - Please use separate sheet.
TECHNOLOGY PLAN: It is the intention of the library to take part in and comply
with the NEILSA e-rate Consortia Priority I supported services Technology
Plan for FY 2004. Yes NO we will submit
our own Technology Plan.
Outline plans for changes in technology over the next 16 months.
DIAGRAM if needed to make network et. al. clear
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FCC Form (EDITED @ NELISA 7/14/2001, 6/20/2002 & Oct 2003)
NOT Approval by OMB
479 3060-0853
Send to NEILSA Consortia ONLY
Schools and Libraries Universal Service
Certification by Administrative Authority to Billed Entity
of Compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act
Please read instructions before completing. Estimated Average
Burden Hours For First Submission: 15.0 hours
For Subsequent Submissions: 1.5 hours
Administrative Authority's Form Identifier: ________________
Use YOUR Library ILL Code to identify THIS Form 479.
(To be completed by the Administrative Authority and provided to your Billed
Entity) - i.e. send to KEN
Block 1: Administrative Authority Information
1. Name of Administrative Authority
Put in you library Name on next line
NortheEast Iowa Library Service Area/ (Local Library)
2. Funding Year
July 2004 - June 2005
3. Mailing Address and Contact Information for Administrative Authority
Street Address, P. O. Box or Route Number 415 Commercial St.
City Waterloo State IA
Zip Code 50701-1713
Name of Contact Person
10-Digit Telephone Number
Fax Number
E-mail Address
Kenneth Davenport
(319)233-1200
(319)233-1964
davenport@neilsa.org
800-772-2023
877/396/8359
This form is applicable only for funding years beginning July 1, 2001 or
later.
Persons willfully making false statements on this form can be punished by
fine or forfeiture, under the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. Secs. 502, 503(b),
or fine or imprisonment under Title 18 of the United States Code, 18 U.S.C.
Sec. 1001.
NOTICE: The collection of information stems from the Commission's authority
under Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C.
§ 254. The data in the form will be used to inform the Billed
Entity of the status of compliance with the Children's Internet Protection
Act.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond
to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.
The FCC is authorized under the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to
collect the information requested in this form. The information you provide
will be used to determine whether approving the application of your Billed
Entity is in the public interest. If we believe there may be a violation
or potential violation of an FCC statute, regulation, rule or order, your
form may be referred to the federal, state, or local agency responsible for
investigating, prosecuting, enforcing or implementing the statute, rule,
regulation or order. In certain cases, the information in your form
may be disclosed to the Department of Justice or a court or adjudicative
body when (a) the FCC; or (b) any employee of the FCC; or (c) the United
States Government, is a party in a proceeding before the body or has an interest
in the proceeding.
If you do not provide the information requested on the form, the Billed Entity
will be unable to complete the FCC Form 486.
The foregoing Notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
Pub. L. No. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. § 3501, et seq.
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to
average 15.0 hours for the first submission and 1.5 hours for subsequent
submissions, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing
data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, completing, and
reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this
burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including
suggestions for reducing the reporting burden, to the Federal Communications
Commission, Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Washington, D.C.
20554.
Page 1 of 2
Modified FCC Form 479
June 2002 July 2001 Oct.2003
Name of Administrative Authority NEILSA Consortia Administrative Authority's
Form Identifier FY 2004 479 -_________
Above YOUR ILL Code
Name of Contact Person Kenneth Davenport
Telephone Number (319)233-1200
Block 2: Certifications and Signature
(j) I am the Librarian/Library Director
for the library, identified herein by Iowa ILL 7 digit code, for which
Universal Service Support Mechanism discounts have been requested or approved
for eligible services. The Administrative Authority must make the required
certification(s) for the purposes of the Children's Internet Protection Act
(CIPA) in order to receive discounted services.
(k) I recognize that I may be audited
pursuant to this form and will retain for five years any and all records
that I rely upon to complete this form.
(l) I certify that as of the date of
the start of discounted services: [check a. or c.]
a the recipient(s) of service under
my administrative authority and represented in the Funding Request Number(s)
for which you have requested or received Funding Commitments has (have) complied
with the requirements of the Children's Internet Protection Act, as codified
at 47 U.S.C. § 254(h) and (l).
b pursuant to the Children's Internet
Protection Act, as codified at 47 U.S.C. § 254(h) and (l), the recipient(s)
of service under my administrative authority and represented in the Funding
Request Number(s) for which you have requested or received Funding Commitments
is (are) undertaking such actions, including any necessary procurement procedures,
to comply with the requirements of CIPA for the next funding year, but has
(have) not completed all requirements of CIPA for this funding year.
c the Children's Internet Protection
Act, as codified at 47 U.S.C. § 254(h) and (l), does not apply because
the recipient(s) of service under my administrative authority and represented
in the Funding Request Number(s) for which you have requested or received
Funding Commitments is (are) receiving discount services only for telecommunications
services.
CIPA Waiver. Check the box below if you are requesting
a waiver of CIPA requirements for the Second Funding Year after Funding Year
3 (the Funding Year ending June 30, 2001):
The certification language above is not intended to fully set forth or explain
all the requirements of the statute.
(a) Signature of Authorized Person
(b) Date
(c) Printed Name of Authorized Person
(d) Title or Position of Authorized
Person
(e) Telephone Number of Authorized Person
A paper copy of this form, with an original signature in Block 2, Item 7,
must be mailed or delivered to the NEILSA Consortia.
Page 2 of 2
Modified FCC Form 479
June 2002 July 2001 Oct.
2003
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
for the NE Iowa Library Service Area Consortium
Revised for Funding Year 2004
From approved 3 year plan of 01/16/2002
NOTE: Consortia Plan Limits. This plan covers only the libraries below
listed and limits it scope to those services defined by the SLD Eligible
Services List [CC DOCKET NO. 96- 45] as posted 01/02/2002.
The Libraries of NE Iowa Library Service Area Consortia
Alpha by city w/ SLD entity #:
Allison Public Library 132133
Alta Vista Public Library 132134
Aplington, Legion Memorial 132135
Arlington Public Library 132137
Aurora Public Library 199821
Beaman Community Library 132139
Calmar Public Library 132485
Cascade Public Library 132454
Cedar Falls Public Library 1321401
Clarksville Public Library 132145
Clermont Public Library 132486
Colesburg Public Library 148213
Conrad Public Library 132147
CONSORTIA xx NEILSA 132214
Cresco Public Library 132487
Decorah Public Library 132482
Delhi Public Library 1325301
Denver Public Library 132149
Dike Public Library 132151
Dubuque County, Farley, Holy Cross 132463
Dubuque Carnegie-Stout 1324491
Dumont, Brown Memorial 132153
Dunkerton Public Library 132154
Dyersville, Hoffman Library 132456
Earlville, Ruth Suckow Memorial 132457
Edgewood Public Library 132458
Elgin Public Library 132489
Elkader Public Library 132461
Elma Public Library 132158
Evansdale Public Library 1322172
Fairbank Public Library 132159
Farmersburg Public Library 132465
Fayette Public Library 132491
Fort Atkinson Public Library 132492
Fredericksburg, Upham Memorial 132161
Garnavillo Public Library 132467
Greene Public Library 132167
Grundy Center, Kling Memorial 132170
Guttenberg Public Library 132469
Harpers Ferry Public Library 151539
Hawkeye Public Library 1324933
Hopkinton Public Library 1325373
Hudson Public Library 132172
Independence Public Library 132174
Ionia Public Library 132175
Janesville Public Library 132176
Jesup Public Library 132179
Lamont Public Library 132180
Lansing Public Library 132495
LaPorte City, Hawkins Memorial 1321811
Lawler Public Library 132497
Lime Springs Public Library 132498
Manchester Public Library 132472
Maynard Public Library 132185
McGregor Public Library 132499
Monona, Murphy Memorial 132500
Nashua Public Library 132186
New Hartford, Martin Memorial 132190
New Albin Public Library 132502
New Hampton Public Library 132189
NEILSA 132214
Oelwein Public Library 132191
Ossian Public Library 132503
Parkersburg, Kothe Memorial 32193
Plainfield Public Library 132195
Postville Public Library 132505
Readlyn Community Library 132196
Reinbeck Public Library 132197
Shell Rock, Benny Gambaiani 132199
Spillville Public Library 132506
Strawberry Point Public Library 132479
Sumner Public Library 132202
Tripoli Public Library 132205
Volga Public Library 132480
Wadena Public Library 132507
Waterloo Public Library 1322151
Waterville Public Library 2020362
Waucoma Public Library 132508
Waukon, Robey Memorial 132510
Waverly Public Library 132208
Wellsburg Public Library 132209
West Union Community Library 132512
Westgate Public Library 132211
Winthrop Public Library 132212
NOTE: Individual libraries may have submitted more detailed local plans in
addition to their inclusion in this plan.
NEILSA Library List: Counties:
Allamakee Butler Dubuque
Black Hawk Chickasaw Fayette
Bremer Clayton Grundy
Buchanan Delaware Howard
Winneshiek
Consortia MISSION Statement:
The NE Iowa Library Service Area Consortia exists to serve the e-rate [FCC/USAC/SLD]
programing needs of the public libraries of Iowa and specifically in the
13 county area of NE Iowa, by the provision of services, on a demand basis,
in four areas:
1. Consulting on e-rate
2. Program specific education e.g CIPA/NCIPA
3. Support e-rate reference services
4. Long term and projection planning for technology.
NOTE: xx cover This plan deals only with telecommunications technology and
its related materials. Other technologies are covered in other/overall
plan(s). e.g A book is a piece of technology, and a very sophisticated
one at that, but this plan deals with books in only the most peripheral way.
Technology MISSION Statement:
The Consortia will use electronic technology in provision of its members
services where that technology has been proven or appears to have an opportunity
to provide a service in a more cost effective manner than the service could
be provided otherwise.
GOALS & STRATEGY:
GOALS:
1. Support the Intellectual Freedom of all Iowans, by open and free access
to electronic resources, as much as possible within the laws & regulations
imposed on libraries..
2. To support the informational and recreational needs of Iowans through
their libraries.
Responsibility: The overall responsibility for all services lie with
the local public library and its board.
The goals of the service areas are:
1. Consulting - To provide the public libraries with professional services
and information about the e-rate program. To support the individual
libraries by completing Forms and assuring compliance with program rules
as far as possible.
Technologies used: Telephone - both fax and voice
Computer based
Face to face meetings
Teleconferencing
2. Program specific education - To provide for the Staff and Trustees of
public libraries the specific education needed in order for them to meet
the requirements of the program in a cost effective manner and to remain
within the law and standards required of public libraries for the e-rate.
Technologies used: Telephone - both fax and voice
Computer based
Face to face meetings
Distance Education
3. Support reference services - To provide to public libraries answers to
information requests about the program whether these libraries are Consortia
members or not. We also Ado@ schools.
Technologies used: Telephone - both fax and voice
Computer based
Face to face meetings
On-line conferencing
4. Long term and projection planning for technology.- To provide for libraries
Consortia planning and state of the art plans for improvement of services
deliverable via the support of the e-rate program.
Technologies used: Telephone - both fax and voice
Computer based
Professional Networking
Face to face meetings
On-line conferencing
STRATEGY: We are in the information business, NOT the technology business.
1. Consulting - To provide the public libraries with professional services
and information by responding to requests within 48 working hours, by handling
Aemergency@ requests immediately.
By completing necessary e-rate forms in concert with our members allowing
each to have adequate POTS and high speed Internet access. To support
them in planning for expansion of existing systems and projected planning
for new needs.
Technologies used: Telephone - both fax and voice
Computer based
Face to face meetings
Teleconferencing
Responsibility: Shared by: Consortia members and
Director
2. Program specific education - To provide for the Staff and Trustees of
public libraries the specific education needed in order for them to meet
the requirements of the program in a cost effective manner and to remain
within the law and standards required of public libraries for the e-rate.
Technologies used: Traditional Classroom educational
opportunities in a (usually) workshop format.
Telephone - both fax and voice
Computer based
Professional Networking
Distance Education (ICN)
Responsibility: Ken Davenport - Consortia Director
& wider e-rate community, SLD, SLI and others.
3. Support reference services - To provide to public libraries answers to
information requests about the program whether these libraries are Consortia
members or not. We also Ado@ schools.
Technologies used: Telephone - both fax and voice
Computer based
Professional Networking
Responsibility: Shared by: Ken
Davenport - Consortia Director
And Library Specific education about e-rate resources, such as SLD help-line
et. al.
4. Long term and projection planning for technology.- To provide for libraries
Consortia planning and state of the art plans for improvement of services
deliverable via the support of the e-rate program.
Technologies used: Telephone - both fax and voice
Computer based
Professional Networking
Face to face meetings
On-line conferencing
Responsibility: Ken Davenport - Consortia Director
Clearly the planning provided is provided by the entire consortia, and by
the wider e-rate and technology community sharing responsibilities and using
their expertise in special areas, vendors, applicants & program administrators.
ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT STATUS:
The tools needed are, in general, in place or are available through cooperative
agreements with other agencies. Some of these tools are weak e.g. teleconferencing.
Some are, thanks to the Gates Foundation, very new e.g. training lab but
at this point are Afunctional@.
At this point all Consortia members have adequate POTS, all but two of the
83 libraries in the Consortia area have Fax capability and all have at least
one e-mail account.
The bad news is that the many do not have access to high speed Internet through
local vendors. Nine of the libraries in the Consortia area have ICN
classrooms or cart based conferencing capabilities but at this point none
have access to other forms of video conferencing in the public library, this
situation is not expected to change during the period of this plan.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT PLAN:
Staff in local libraries are expected to maintain a professional level of
current competence in their areas by self study, attendance at workshops,
attendance at special Consortia workshops, distance learning, conference
attendance and e-rate workshop attendance. The Consortia supports these
by presenting workshops and through frequent e-mailings of Consortia news
and updates.
Since the Consortia staff is generally on the leading edge it is nearly impossible
to predict what educational choices will be most useful to them and part
of their responsibility as professionals is to maintain their own education
at a currently competent level. Since these are highly trained
professionals this is not seen as a problem anytime soon, except in the area
of budgetary constrants.
Local public library staff & trustees are provided with frequent workshop
opportunities as well as other information sources.
IN-PLAN PROGRESS NOTES:
Training example - Consortia Director will attend ALA Annual meeting(s) for
updates on e-rate and other technology related learning experiences, Consortia
Director attends the yearly SLD Training session.
- Local public librarians have attended special workshops on CIPA compliance
and other topics of interest related to technology.
- IPTV video tapes of e-rate 101, 102 & 103 are available for self study.
INTENT TO USE UNIVERSAL SERVICE DISCOUNTS AND BUDGET ASSURANCES:
A. The local public libraries &
Consortia of the Library Service Area intend to use the Universal Service
discounts on the following services and equipment
1. Purchase and installation of telecommunications services:
local and long distance A800" & Acell@ telephone service.
2. Purchase and installation of Internet connectivity:
1. Internet access fees.
3. Purchase and
installation of eligible internal connections equipment:
1. internal wiring, a portion of a network file server,
hubs, CSU/DSU, routers and other eligible services.
2. Consortia intends to investigate and, if possible, set
up a video conferencing system with in NE Iowa, long term using vedio over
IP [tentative].
B. The non-discounted portion of telecommunications, Internet
access, and internal connections will be paid as regularly budgeted
by the libraries and allocations from grants to pay for the servers, routers,
hubs and other equipment as well as from fees from non-public library clients.
PLAN EVALUATION:
The success of the technology plan for the Consortia will be judged on the
ability of the Consortia to meet the objectives and time lines set forth
in its plans. Plans will be part of the Form 470 documentation as revised
each year. The yearly plan will be reassessed each year after the receipt
of FCDL from SLD. At that time the Consortia will evaluate progress
and modify objectives if necessary.
IN-PLAN PROGRESS NOTES:
Plan submitted for Consortia discussion by Ken Davenport - Director 10/2003
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EDITORS NOTES:
Material in fine print has been published at least once before. With
a few exceptions new material will be in this size print. Color is
something I really think you should have a look at, except URL blue for links.
EYE-OPENER: I strongly suggest that you read the EYE OPENER Bonnie &
Chris have a differing philosophy, and are much more disciplined than I
am as to what they include, by the time I edit out their local material
the EYE OPENER has really good material you should know about.
Other LSA blogs:
SWILSA House blog at: http://www.swilsa.blogspot.com
Blogs for Libraries [WebJunction]
http://www.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=1432
The fine print stuff
blogs - Friday Notes 2 AT - http://radio.weblogs.com/0108327/
NOTICE DISCLAIMER - pick one, any one will do.
MY disclaimer:
Basically my opinions are my own, shared by no one else (sometimes), and
are not the opinions of my agency, my board, my co-workers, my parents,
siblings, relatives, my dogs or most any other know life form. Except,
of course, those very bright concerned, sensitive, perceptive &, in
general, well educated, widely read and cultured individuals who wish to
share this peculiar road to ruin, as well as a couple of down & out
drugged out beatniks from the good old days. OK? The "Prime Directive"
applies.
Edited by:
Ken Davenport - NEILSA Consultant
davenport@neilsa.org
COPYLEFT NOTICE 2002:
THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS FREE.
It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set
down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at
http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
COPYRIGHT
Please note: material found on the web should be assumed to be under copyright
and is presented here for purposes of education and research only.
NOTE: If credited [via ???] or [from so & so] it is their material
and not covered by my "Copyleft" notice. Ken
SOURCE: {Consultant} D:CorelwpdocsFridayNotes0613.wpd August
2, 2002
BOILER PLATE FOOTNOTES:
1. WARNING: I will be able to give you about a 5 working day warning on
deadlines (by e-mail, less otherwise) I have 10 days to reply, if I miss the
deadline, well I won't miss, if you miss ... I'll send it in late but
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