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Advocacy Training Overview
Overview of the PLA advocacy training which all public libraries are required to attend as part of participation in the grant.
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ALA/FSU Internet Survey Overview
Overview of the ALA/FSU Internet survey which must be completed by participating libraries as part of the Opportunity Online grant requirements.
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Application for participation in BMGF opportunity online grant program
Proposal submitted to the BMGF by the State Library of Ohio on behalf of 61 public library systems for the Opportunity Online grant program.
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Opportunity Online Hardware Grants FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Eligibility List
Eligibility List for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Opportunity Online Hardware Grant
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FAQ Computers
An FAQ on allowable uses of funds for Opportunity Online grants. Also includes recommended specs for computers and peripherals.
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FAQ--Match and Sustainability
An FAQ on match, match documentation, sustainability, and timing of purchases.
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Final List of Participating Libraries
Spreadsheet showing final list of participating public library systems and outlets, number of computers and grant valuation/match information.
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Intent to Participate Form
This document is a sample of the form a library will need to submit to the State Library by April 10, 2009 indicating their intent to partiicpate in the grant.
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March 30 Informational Session
Information covered at the March 30 informational statewide videoconference. Also includes questions and answers from the videoconference.
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Matching funds certification
Form to be submitted to the State Library showing that the library has met the Gates criteria for matching funds necessary for the Opportunity Online grant.
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Phase 1 Reporting Form for State Library
The following format will be used by BMGF Opportunity Online participants in Ohio to report back to the State Library Phase 1 activities and expenditures. Willl be due to the State Library on or before September 30, 2010.
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Phase 1 sample contract
Contract template that will be sent to public libraries once their BMGF award has been approved by the State Library Board.
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Phase 1 timeline and reminders, Sept. 2009
Handout distributed at PLA Advocacy training. Includes timeline for Phase 1 key dates as well as sample resolutions for matching fund documentation.
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Press Release 1
Template developed by BMGF that libraries can tailor for newspapers and newsletters to advocate for increased support for library and local matching funds.
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Recycling Computers in Ohio
The following links provide options for libraries that want to recycle or donate computers while protecting the environment. Libraries are encouraged to research the compliance status of any organization or company listed within the links.
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Sample Press Release Two
Template developed by BMGF that libraries can tailor for newspapers and newsletters to advocate for increased support for library and local matching funds.
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