Lawrence Silverstein

Name: Lawrence Silverstein
E-mail: les@iu27.bviu.k12.pa.us
Organization: B. F. Jones Memorial Library / Aliquippa District
City and State: Aliquippa, PA
Date: Sep. 26 - 10:19 AM
Submitted from: shrsys.hslc.org <192.100.94.3>

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

yes

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

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

yes

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?

schools

school districts

libraries

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

in-house expertise

regional service center

consultant

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

The technology plan is "in process" and not complete. Technology for public libraries is run through the District Center (Aliquippa) and the Technical Services consultatnt at headquarters (Monaca); tech support for local school districts is done independantly of either the District Library Center or System Library Headquarters.