‘E-rate: What\u2019s New for 2018?\u2019 has been scheduled in locations across the state and online.<\/p>\n
What is E-rate? How can my library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate?<\/p>\n
E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to schools and libraries on Telecommunications, Internet access, and Internal Connections costs in order to make these services more affordable. There have been some big changes to E-rate since USAC launched the E-Rate Productivity Center(EPC). This new online portal is the main point of entry for all E-rate interactions. With your organizational account you can now use EPC to file forms, track your application status, communicate with USAC, and more.<\/p>\n
What does your library need to know to use this new E-rate portal? In this workshop, Christa Porter, Nebraska\u2019s State E-rate Coordinator for Public Libraries, will first cover the basics of the E-rate program and then show you how to access and use your account in EPC to submit your Funding Year 2018 E-rate application.<\/p>\n
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Dates and locations:<\/p>\n
November 6 \u2013 Kearney Public Library
\nNovember 7 \u2013 McCook Public Library
\nNovember 8 \u2013 Scottsbluff Public Library
\nNovember 14 \u2013 Plainview Public Library
\nNovember 20 \u2013 Blair Public Library
\nDecember 5 \u2013 Online, GoToWebinar<\/p>\n
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To register for any of these sessions, go to the Nebraska Library Commission\u2019s Training & Events Calendar and search for \u2018e-rate 2018\u2019:<\/p>\n