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New E-Rate Contract Provides 20% SavingsThe Indiana State Library recently negotiated a new E-Rate contract for the Public Library Internet Consortium. The new pricing structure for 2010 represents a 21% cost reduction from 2009. ENA was once again selected as the contractor and will provide E-Rate services for 48 months beginning July 1, 2010. ENA is the single point of contact for all network support issues. Their staff of Indiana-based engineers and support personnel provides help desk services, field service, and network engineering. For information about Internet service levels, network upgrades, E-Rate news, and information visit INPubLibraries.net or contact ENA’s Customer Support Center at (888) 612-2880 or helpdesk@INPubLibraries.net. If you are not a current member of the Public Library Internet Consortium and would like to learn more visit the State Library’s E-Rate Webpage. This page also provides templates and guides for building technology plans, which are required to meet public library standards. The E-Rate discount telecommunication program is also available for schools. Media Specialists can learn more about E-Rate for schools from the Indiana Department of Education’s E-Rate Information Center. ALA Names Theme for 2010 National Library Week
The ALA has already put together several resources to help your library raise awareness about libraries and library services during National Library Week. Check out the free promotional tools for new ways to promote this annual event. Save the Date: Library Career Expo Coming March 6th
The event will feature several discussions and workshops led by leaders in the library field and a keynote presentation by Dr. Carla Hayden, Executive Director of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, MD. Additionally, attendees will have ample opportunity to network with library employees, potential employers, and college education providers in the expo hall throughout the day.
Stay tuned to The Wednesday Word in the coming weeks for specific registration, workshop, and participant information. Updates will also be posted on WebJunction Indiana's Careers page. Interested parties may also contact Barbara Albee at balbee@iupui.edu or 317-278-2401, or Marcia Smith-Woodard at mwoodard@library.in.gov; (317) 232-3719; or (800) 451-6028. |
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