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<p><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Advocacy Alert: </span></b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">E-rate</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><br>
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the end of September, the FCC launched a Public Notice asking for input about Category 2 (C2) funding. Specifically, they want to know whether libraries are using their allotted budgets and if it meets their needs. While we know there are many reasons why
libraries do or do not request funding for C2, what we want to make crystal clear to the FCC is that having funds available is critical for libraries, ensuring they can maintain and upgrade their WiFi connectivity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">How much are we talking about? In 2016, libraries requested more than $50 million for C2 through the E-rate program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">The deadline to submit comments is </span></strong><span class="aqj"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">October 23, 2017</span></b></span><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"> and
we're calling on you to tell the FCC libraries need secure funding for E-rate. </span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">Tell the FCC how much your patrons depend on the library to connect.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">How to submit a comment:</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">Format your response as a PDF document. Don't forget to use your library's letterhead!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">Go to <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">For the Proceeding Number, enter the following proceeding numbers: 13-184<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">Upload your comments at the bottom of the form.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">Not sure what to write? Use<a href="http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxQzo7mkiv81VNbDfvfBbAXl7WgFov8jasUmB9E29dQW5egixtpIJeXtsUX8NR6WlDYPJvZ6zWvsbPSeqob1B9-BOqIBPJR4cjns8UmaBObk0lKmF4BKyKUHHSakoQdUf7F3qf2b2h94T1iMFn7GAovrN28Zgy2N50grU7GQKERmLOd4Fo8oTW7fN0H525eynK-tLDcnl4DAUw3oq_syYTfw&lp=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC"> </span></a><a href="http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxjQRnAqFlVlSJ2LSvsicwkOPPAJXbHlicYrpAFhv77ghH842OeCbdwn2KbTQYCwRY-RZjDeI1pT-1GeSkXg2ZdQk_-NFTjqQMveFBZlcHJfZlSCJ7M8CxT19EABgdZG9t6Ed4MZXBUXfd3aTEccOAjdd17wBqfUdu1xZCwKoBynmZqFTbXra6zHom4g6DLvEZRk-gi-0KIhw5VqB2iwcacw&lp=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">this
template</span></a> (pdf) to tell the FCC how your patrons depend on the library to connect to the internet. We encourage you to edit the template to add specifics that are important to your library and your community. Does your library offer special programs
that depend in WiFi? Do you know a patron comes in to use your WiFi to look for jobs or have you seen a student doing homework on a tablet? These stories and examples are critical for the FCC to know about!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">For more information about the E-rate program, visit <a href="http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAx6JGW7_LH0Wb1DrnW8ce9UNxAe_2RnprUFOR4oIqWLX8BD2t3uIojFwxapFau6PEj9doRLuYyr8pk7Blr0N58j-3bEkbthSOJ3L02WVJVDCinThZ-s4_EvV4Ft7rQgHT2DP-1oRA46fVS-JxYRo2V2eRda0V4ZV7_4lx9FYHvKbPxky1-M8Rj5REi0-5rQoJY&lp=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">the
FCC website </span></a>or <a href="http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxh3MgJ36leV1C5XOV16wI9MOirC168L3eMRbNKY9d5x8g3fKRmrNugZgESGh7OKdy-FbOkrQK-W3zaMZP3aQ6J_hPHCfxjdttmvI2zdhZ3Xbj31IQu2ZlZ48YDpEv3vUU_hPuq17oV_oQIJkZ_9CYJmzq4jo6xZ8enl-R3TIbkDik2NlWvVBCuiNCiHEd48qUcjGO1gg9NZ0_vFMiLJjguQ&lp=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">District
Dispatch</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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