Barbara Doll

Name: Barbara Doll
E-mail: bdoll@sfcpa.edu
Organization: Hastings Public Library
City and State: Hastings, PA
Date: Sep. 29 - 10:01 AM
Submitted from: 199.234.129.71 <199.234.129.71>

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?

yes

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

no

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

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

regional service center

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

The more information I read, the less I feel this is worth the time. We rely on volunteers to help with the technology part of providing services. Our technology plan is being developed based on a strategic plan we developed several years ago. Someone else mentioned that the public just isn't that interested. We find that to be true in our area. Perhaps we just need to get them excited about it.