Laurie Tynan

Name: Laurie Tynan
E-mail: ltynan@mclinc.org
Organization: Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library & Montgomery County Libraries & Information Network Consortium
City and State: Norristown, PA
Date: Sep. 25 - 05:01 PM
Submitted from: 208.207.8.2 <208.207.8.2>

1. Has your school, school district or library developed a technology plan?

no

2. If your school, school district or library has developed a technology plan, has it been reviewed with an eye toward its use as part of a Universal Service discount application?

no technology plan

3. Has your school, school district or library conducted a technology inventory?

no

4. Has your school, school district or library joined a consortium to seek telecommunications services at prices below standard tariffed rates?

yes

5. If your organization is part of a consortium, what groups are included in the consortium?

libraries

6. Where does your school, school district or library go for technical advice in the implementation of its networking plans?

vendor

7. Please list any other comments you have with respect to preparations for the Universal Service discount program.

While I answered no to the first three questions, I am currently working on the technology plan and inventory. You really need a third choice: how many of us are "in process" with these projects! I think most public libraries are in the middle of drafting their plans at the moment. That is why we have questions and why we are seeking models, examples, advice, etc.