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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Happy New Year Everyone!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We were hoping to gather some information about the Beacon Hotspots available for purchase through TechSoup. We currently have four Kajeet Hotspots and the funding will end for their covered cost at the end of January. We were informed about the Beacon Hotspots through TechSoup. My Board wanted me to ask other libraries who have had them and ask what you would rate the service the Beacon’s provide.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One of our Board members saw a few bad reviews about the Beacon models and suggested that we find out first-hand accounts of their usage from other libraries that have them. Thank you all for your consideration! Any input would be very helpful!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Michelle Guerra, Librarian<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Betsie Valley District Library<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>231-378-2716<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>