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POINTS PRESENTED AT TECH DAY

1. KAN-ED is still accepting applications. [See below links for further information]

2. “By signing up for KAN-ED you are under NO obligations.” * Jerry Niebaum

3. KAN-ED will file E-Rate for ONLY the Internet 2 portion of KAN-ED. That means that you will remain responsible for your own E-Rate just as you have been in the past.

4. KAN-ED monies MAY be available in the future to assist in subsidizing your ISP costs in addition to E-Rate monies you may receive. [See projected FY2004 subsidies under Subsidies link below].

5. You can withdraw from KAN-ED at any time.

6. Libraries using dial-up service can still sign up for KAN-ED with no obligation to upgrade to a high-speed connection right away. If you choose to become an active participant in KAN-ED you will need to upgrade your Internet Connectivity to a dedicated high-speed connection. The cost of this upgrade and service is the local libraries responsibility, however you may be eligible for E-Rate funding and/or KAN-ED subsidies in the future.

WHAT DO I GET FROM KAN-ED?

According to KAN-ED documentation, KAN-ED members will be able to:

1. Access information resources licensed for use for all KAN-ED users.
[These databases have yet to be determined].

2. Share information resources with libraries in Kansas without competing with traffic on the commercial Internet.
[Direct connection with state resources through KAN-ED backbone].

3. Share in-service training between libraries.
[If you have the proper equipment for interactive education… i.e. ITV Lab].

4. Access resources at education service centers independent of the commercial Internet.

5. Connect to nationwide learning resources on Internet2, the private research and education network.