by Compendium News Staff | Nov 14, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Broadband, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Libraries, colleges and universities, and members of the community are invited to this FREE event to learn more about what’s happening in Pennsylvania and across the country to help libraries get the broadband access, education, funding, and training opportunities...
by Compendium News Staff | Oct 6, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Broadband, Children's Services, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Lend mobile hotspots to your patrons and give them unlimited access to the Internet in their home, on the soccer field or on vacation! Mobile Beacon hotspots are available to nonprofits through the TechSoup donation program. Each hotspot is available for $18 and...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 15, 2016 | Resources of Interest
The Lifeline program for low-income consumers offers a broadband subsidy. Learn more in this District Dispatch post.
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 5, 2016 | Broadband, Data, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
By Elizabeth Hess If you’re wondering what the “Internet of things” (IoT) means, don’t fret! You probably already know about this concept if you’re aware of connected devices or “smart” devices like Fitbits or even smartphones. The article Libraries and the...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 1, 2016 | Broadband, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
The Lifeline Program, a federal program that provides a monthly discount on landline or wireless phone service to eligible low-income households, is expanding to include broadband service. Changes will occur on December 2. The Universal Service Administrative Company...
