Melanie Van Patten of E-rate Central will present on the new monies available through the E-rate program for schools and libraries. If you apply for E-rate, or would consider doing so, this workshop is for you. There's 7.1 billion earmarked for connectivity for schools and libraries through E-rate. The rules for how to spend it come out Monday, May 11. Join us to learn the specifics on Friday, May 14 at 1 PM ET. E-rate is the federally funded program that provides for refunds of 20-90% on Internet bills and additional services. Participants will learn how a library can benefit from these additional federal dollars in the program. Friday, May 14 at 1 PM ET Register here: https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=390& Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan, MDE 517-335-1498 Are you interested in the full suite of continuing education provided through the Library of Michigan? Visit the LM CE webpage<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmi.gov%2Flibraryce&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C17027b7a91e049ae923008d8d415751c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637492535903270126%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=z1bPdTY67vlXvQlT2DLp8xypmYZ9%2FcBge2TsC1lqrrI%3D&reserved=0> for all of our training opportunities, including WebJunction, United for Libraries, the LM CE calendar<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2FeventList.jsp&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C17027b7a91e049ae923008d8d415751c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637492535903280091%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=7gxY8G2vVGdmoqI3HHm72xLjks5dYwe8Xi1kh1R8H%2FA%3D&reserved=0>, and the Niche Staff Skills Academy<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.nicheacademy.com%2Fstaffskills&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C17027b7a91e049ae923008d8d415751c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637492535903280091%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Jjotod%2BeTmpn1sKB51Cs9%2Fqq64Ar%2Fi8LqfIlhRecXLA%3D&reserved=0>. Funding is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan