Monday, December 28, 2009

First round of broadband stimulus funds announced, three awards to libraries - 12/23/2009 - Library Journal

Public Computer Center awards
Among four such awards, made through the Department of Commerce, are two to libraries.

The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records got $1.3 million grant (match: $320,000) to enhance existing facilities in more than 80 public libraries throughout the state. More than 1000 computers will be added.

The city of Boston got a $1.9 million grant (match: $477,000) to expand computer and Internet capacity at the Boston Public Library (BPL) and its 25 branches, plus at 16 community centers and 11 public housing sites...