In response to Cliff Farides request for rural library telecom expenses, I am sharing the cost for Cameron County Public Library. We serve a small rural county of approximately 5,800 people. Our telephone bills for 1997 have averaged $81.00 per month. Our Internet provider's fee is $60.00 per quarter. I agree with Barbara Doll's comment that it is hard to envision the benefits of the discount at this point. My doubt of the benefits is doubled by the complicated process we must go through just for a "chance" to get a discount. Lois A. Strycula Cameron County Public Library