Dan Iddings

Name: Dan Iddings
E-mail: iddingsd@clpgh.org
Organization: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
City and State: Pittsburgh, PA
Date: Sep. 29 - 08:35 AM
Submitted from: 192.204.3.45 <192.204.3.45>

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?

libraries

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

in-house expertise

online resources

local university

consultant

vendor

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

Our existing consortium is the Electronic Information Network for Public Libraries in Allegheny County. We hope to be able to apply for E-rates for the network for the enitre group.