[CLClist] CIPA, E-Rate, and LSTA

[Sharon Brettschneider]

To Connecticut Public Libraries,
In response to questions I’ve received I am posting a friendly
reminder to libraries concerning filtering and technology plan
requirements under the E-Rate program and Library Services and
Technology Act grants.  I have included links to more detailed
discussions on WebJunction Connecticut but here is a summary of the
requirements:  

1.  A library must be CIPA Compliant if they receive E-Rate discounts
for Internet Access or Internal Connections.  It is not required if they
only apply for discounts in the Telecommunications category.  The
Connecticut Education Network only applies for Telecommunications and
therefore libraries receiving service through CEN/DOIT need not be CIPA
compliant.

2.  Libraries applying on their own for E-Rate discounts in any
category must have an up-to-date technology plan approved by the State
Library.  Do not let your plans lapse!  The only exception is if you are
applying for basic telephone service.  If this is the case you are not
required to submit a technology plan for approval.  CEN submits a
technology plan on behalf of the entire state for their application.  If
your consortium applies for discounts on your behalf, please address
your questions regarding your tech plans to their office.

Information on E-Rate including how to submit your technology plans may
be found at:  http://ct.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=6212 

3.  For Library Service and Technology Act (LSTA) grants, CIPA
requirements only apply to libraries that use LSTA funds to pay for a
computer to access the Internet or to pay for direct costs to access to
the Internet.  The Connecticut State Library has not awarded funding for
either use since 2004. 

More information on CIPA: 
http://ct.webjunction.org/do/Navigation?category=496 



_____________________________
Sharon Brettschneider
Director, Division of Library Development
Connecticut State Library
231 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT  06106
860-757-6665
sbrett at cslib.org
ct.webjunction.org
Fax 860-757-6503