Public Information and Communication
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 9, 2024
FOR
MORE INFORMATION:
Andrew “Sherm” Sherman
402-471-4559
800-307-2665
andrew.sherman@nebraska.gov
Nebraska Library Commission
Partners with Medica to Improve Public Libraries’ Internet Access
In
partnership with
Medica, the
Nebraska Library Commission (NLC) can assist Nebraska’s public
libraries with the purchase and installation of new network technology to
improve Internet access and digital equity for their communities. The
funding provided by Medica will be utilized to provide libraries with
up-to-date and secure networks and WiFi for public use that can support
current and future high-speed Internet connections. “Medica is pleased to
provide funding to the Nebraska Library Commission to help local libraries
improve internet access and digital equity in their communities,” said Pat
Bourne, Medica Market Leader for Nebraska.
Many
of Nebraska’s small and rural public libraries have challenges accessing the
funds and resources needed to select, purchase, and install new technology.
The funding provided by Medica combined with the technical resources
provided by the NLC will provide the assistance these libraries need to
support their communities in this increasingly connected world.
The
NLC will initially be contacting libraries that may need assistance with
their networks based on the recent Public Library Survey results or have an
identified need via the Technology Reviews that have been conducted so far.
Libraries interested in upgrading their network can contact Andrew “Sherm”
Sherman to arrange for a Technology Review so the current state of their
networks can be determined and needed upgrades identified.
As the state library agency, the Nebraska Library Commission
is an advocate for the library and information needs of all Nebraskans. The
mission of the Library Commission is statewide promotion, development, and
coordination of library and information services, “bringing together people
and information.”
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Commission are always available on the Library Commission Website,
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/publications/newsreleases.