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CONNECTIVITY FUND

CONNECTIVITY FUND. Presented Fall 2003. Goal of Connectivity Fund. Original Priorities: All libraries to acquire a minimum of 56k dedicated Internet access . All Network 2000 Points of Presence to acquire a minimum of 256k access. Other enhancements to bandwidth. . 2003 Priorities:

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CONNECTIVITY FUND

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  1. CONNECTIVITY FUND Presented Fall 2003

  2. Goal of Connectivity Fund Original Priorities: • All libraries to acquire a minimum of 56k dedicated Internet access. • All Network 2000 Points of Presence to acquire a minimum of 256k access. • Other enhancements to bandwidth. 2003 Priorities: • upgrading access to 128k, at least at main location for current participants. • Upgrading to 256k for Connect Ontario libraries providing they serve as a PoP. • 56k access at some branches in multi-branch systems.

  3. Ministry Multi-Year Commitment • $1Million for one year initially (1999) • Extended for 2 years • Recently Announced!Latest commitment date is March 31, 2005

  4. Project Results • Year 1: 133 locations received dedicated Internet access • Year 2: 2 northern networks funded (ADnet and NEOnet) • Year 3: Selected libraries upgraded to ADSL or 128K

  5. Surveys • The purpose: to gather information around the impact of dedicated Internet access on participating libraries and their users. • This project information is to be reported to the Ministry and it is information you need to report to your own community • Connectivity libraries that participated in the surveys may request their own data from SOLSContact Peter Abbott at pabbott@sols.org or 1.800.387.5765 ext. 5101

  6. Need for ongoing Survey • Important to gather data and information on an ongoing basis to highlight the importance of your services to your community • Noteworthy information: • Number of individuals using your computers • Profiles of these users (demographic data) • Reason for using computers

  7. Connectivity Issues • Sustainability • Connectivity: just one part of the picture • Computers and Internet access leads to increased demands on public libraries • Rapid advancements in technology • Public expectations • More equipment, more hours • Helpful staff • Training opportunities

  8. Sustainability: No magic recipe! Need creative solutions • Increase in municipal funding • Develop community partnerships • Increase public awareness • Turn patrons into advocates • Involve local officials in library events

  9. Valuable Resources • Staying Connected: a Toolkit to Build Support in the Community for Your Technology Programs • Prepared by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation • www.gatesfoundation.org/libraries(Select “Staying Connected Toolkit”) • A list of websites focusing on technology fundraising strategies is also in your handout

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