The Michigan Cooperative Director's Association (MCDA) is offering the following FREE webinars for anyone associated with a public library in Michigan:

Community Technology and Libraries (webinar)

what - Libraries play a critical role in providing access to technology for communities. This webinar will provide an overview of broadband and technology in rural Michigan communities, how residents are leveraging the technology resources at libraries, and how libraries can further use technology to improve the digital equity of a community and its residents and businesses. 
when - Thursday, November 30th, 2017, 11:00 a.m. - access via your computer screen and speakers or telephone
duration ~ 1 hour
who - anyone associated with a public library in Michigan
how - register here and connect with your computer and headphones/mic or phone
trainer - Eric Frederick, AICP, LEED AP, Vice President for Community Affairs, Connected Nation and Connect Michigan, 517-994-8024

E-rate 101 for Libraries (webinar)
what - This webinar will provide a general overview of the E-Rate program with a focus on library applicants. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Topics will include:
  1. Very brief description of E-rate history
  2. Eligibility of entities
  3. Eligible goods and services
  4. CIPA compliance
  5. Determining discounts and Category 2 budgets
  6. Getting set up in the E-Rate portal and portal overview
  7. Filing process
when - Tuesday, December 5th, 2017,  2:00 p.m. - access via your computer screen and speakers or telephone
duration ~ 2 hours
who - anyone associated with a public library in Michigan
how - register here and connect with your computer and headphones/mic or phone
trainer - Lori Leugers, TeleComp Solutions, LLC
Ph: (231) 778-0174 (ext. 1)
eFax: (866) 564-8396
lleugers@telecompsolutions.com



~Sheryl
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Sheryl L. Mase, Director
Mid-Michigan Library League
201 N. Mitchell, Suite 302, Cadillac MI 49601
phone: 231-775-3037 email: smase@mmll.org
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