View this email in your browser<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmailchi.mp%2F507aa660bf6d%2Fregistration-open-whats-a-library-part-32-2021-outlook-with-pla-president-and-ga-state-librarian-10137936%3Fe%3D2cb2b11ed8&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C3d0d440274cb40f3772008d8fa96a200%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637534872379473753%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=p7uHniGB76AA2laxVQh6HCUnXcD8WChouCEpVW6O70c%3D&reserved=0> [https://mcusercontent.com/6dc7f62bf2785cc68a03a6c8d/images/ae242d60-14f7-409...] "What's a Library...?" Special Session on the Emergency Connectivity Fund(ECF). Game changer? Definitely! Starts in ONE Hour - 11am EDT, April 8 *** Registration Still Open ***<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibraries.us4.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6dc7f62bf2785cc68a03a6c8d%26id%3De545f9163c%26e%3D2cb2b11ed8&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C3d0d440274cb40f3772008d8fa96a200%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637534872379483710%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=z5WF2PNfAjh%2BVXAdjIf2xrvoXO4CdQx2xYhcPZhU5CI%3D&reserved=0> * The $7.1 Billion ECF will reimburse 100% the purchase of "eligible equipment," "advanced telecommunications or information services," or both. (!) * May be used by patrons outside the library location. (!) * ECF support may not exceed an amount that the FCC will determine to be reasonable. (?) PUBLIC NOTICE<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibraries.us4.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6dc7f62bf2785cc68a03a6c8d%26id%3D2299f902f1%26e%3D2cb2b11ed8&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C3d0d440274cb40f3772008d8fa96a200%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637534872379493672%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=BSos5%2ByjAfcVcaV2lEzlNzjKmKIiycnwtI8HFAl8yzo%3D&reserved=0> "WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS AND DEVICES TO ADDRESS THE HOMEWORK GAP DURING THE PANDEMIC." * WC Docket No. 21-93 * Comments Due: April 5, 2021 * Reply Comments Due: April 23, 2021 (!) Join our special session to explore definitions, limitations and opportunities under this $7.1 Billion appropriation. Tune in to help your library prepare to take advantage of this historic opportunity to extend connectivity in new places and spaces in the community. 4/8 Panel: * Bob Bocher, ALA Fellow on e-Rate and Broadband * John Harrington, CEO, Funds for Learning, LLC * John Windhausen, Executive Director, SHLB Coalition Background recorded sessions & comment: * 4/2: Session 41 "E-rate Funds for Remote Learning"<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibraries.us4.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6dc7f62bf2785cc68a03a6c8d%26id%3Da7b4f19852%26e%3D2cb2b11ed8&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C3d0d440274cb40f3772008d8fa96a200%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637534872379493672%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Q3rbCxdDFKOM34ssFsMkPJ2191RVsJjM6LvKgl32FWM%3D&reserved=0> * 3/31: SHLB Webinar: "What Could Schools and Libraries Do With $7 Billion?"<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibraries.us4.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6dc7f62bf2785cc68a03a6c8d%26id%3Dab807880e9%26e%3D2cb2b11ed8&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C3d0d440274cb40f3772008d8fa96a200%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637534872379493672%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=CXU9iWHQ1MI3Qg3RCrTgmxjdZX9gxIu5x82uQwzjqgc%3D&reserved=0> * 3/26: Session 40: "Emergency Connectivity Fund"<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibraries.us4.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6dc7f62bf2785cc68a03a6c8d%26id%3D179252d506%26e%3D2cb2b11ed8&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C3d0d440274cb40f3772008d8fa96a200%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637534872379503625%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=GrUZCiwHKJ8vsoR76DoCMlVRjeTapqhydAiwgfJs154%3D&reserved=0> * 2/17: GLN Comments<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibraries.us4.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6dc7f62bf2785cc68a03a6c8d%26id%3D376e8fd543%26e%3D2cb2b11ed8&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C3d0d440274cb40f3772008d8fa96a200%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637534872379503625%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=AmnkZFFC2ZjABxhf7aev4rT4E%2BTpVeewuoSoGzs1TBk%3D&reserved=0> on SHLB Petition to FCC "Allowing the Use of E-rate Funds for Remote Learning" *** Registration Still Open ***<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibraries.us4.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6dc7f62bf2785cc68a03a6c8d%26id%3De966a000ab%26e%3D2cb2b11ed8&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C3d0d440274cb40f3772008d8fa96a200%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637534872379513583%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=7wQzVjPJxewl4KnFBiVAmniqcdm%2FYijxf9SbCGOxWdA%3D&reserved=0>