In order to address Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) concerns unique to library applicants, the American Library Association (ALA), the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), and the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB) recently co-hosted an open Q&A forum. The recording of the Q&A: Libraries and the Emergency Connectivity Fund forum held on July 16th is now available online, as are links to resources mentioned during the discussion. 
 
The Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) is a $7 billion opportunity that will allow schools and libraries to pay for off-campus connectivity and internet-enabled devices.  
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REMINDER: The open enrollment period for the 15% discount on NYLA membership for 2021-2022 for member libraries ends on August 3rd, 2021. Information about how to participate was shared via the MHLS-Notice list and in the 7/13 edition of the MHLS Bulletin. If you have any questions about this program, please contact MHLS Financial Assistant, Joan Kay at jkay@midhudson.org