ALAWON: American Library Association Washington Office Newsline
Volume 7, Number 154
December 15, 1998

In this issue:

[1] SLC Posts Wave 2 on Web; Wave 3 Expected This Week
[2] Reminder: National E-rate Satellite Videoconference 12/17

[1] SLC Posts Wave 2 on Web; Wave 3 Expected This Week

On December 10 the SLC added Wave 2 recipients of E-rate discounts  
to "Funding Commitments, 1998 Funding Year" at
http://www.slcfund.org/Reference/fndcommit.asp). Information about 
the recipients of E-rate funding commitment letters in each state 
and in the first two waves are available in PDF format. Wave 3 is 
expected to be announced this week.

[2] Reminder: National E-rate Satellite Videoconference 12/17

Note: The following is a December 15 Newsflash from the Schools 
and Libraries Corporation.  

Looking for more information about 1998 E-rate funding commitments 
and the 1999-2000 application process? Don't miss the Schools and 
Libraries Corporation's national satellite videoconference this 
Thursday, December 17,  from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST. The 
satellite coordinates for the videoconference are: C-Band, Galaxy 
6/Transponder 17. Downlink frequency: 4040 MHz. Audio frequency: 
6.2/6.8 MHz. 

During the videoconference, viewers can fax in questions to
202/973-2073. SLC staff conducting the videoconference will answer 
as many of your questions as possible. Please note that this fax 
number will be in operation ONLY during the videoconference.

Initiated by the Nebraska Department of Education and produced by 
SLC, the videoconference will feature the latest news on the waves 
of funding commitments, updates on filing Form 486 and the Billed 
Entity Applicant Reimbursement Form, and instructions on making
post-commitment changes/corrections. The second hour will focus on
updates and suggestions regarding the application process for
1999-2000. 

Those interested in viewing the videoconference are encouraged to
check with their state, district, and public library system 
offices for downlink sites. Viewers are invited to tape, reuse, 
and rebroadcast the program for training purposes. Following the 
broadcast, SLC will make videotapes available on a free-loan 
basis.

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