An E-Rate orientation for beginners is being offered this year by the Michigan E-Rate Advisory Committee with the support of the Michigan Department of Education and the Library of Michigan. This year, two Michigan E-Rate consultants, members of the Michigan E-Rate Advisory Committee, will join us to discuss what you need to know when you hire a consultant - their role and your responsibilities. The purpose of this orientation is to assist schools and libraries that are new to E-Rate with: - Understanding the processes involved; - Familiarizing applicants with timelines, requirements, and regulations; - Learning what to expect as part of the funding request process; - Locating the tools available, including those provided by the Universal Service Administrative Company; and - Finding out where to go for more in-depth training whether you file independently, as part of a consortia application, or with a consultant. The workshop will be held: 11/1/2017 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 520 S. Creyts Road, Lansing 48917 Lunch will be provided. Please bring a device as paper PowerPoints will not be handed out. Email erate@michigan.gov<mailto:erate@michigan.gov> with questions. You can register here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4V2MIbAD8YLfnmppzVgFxjSXh3-1auqF-qzGb9H41NnCdVQ/viewform>. Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org http://michlibrary.org