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-+. Remote Access Servers ) PC workstations and disability hardware (all budgeted PC \vorkstations must be connected to the Internet) 6. \i etwork Laser Printers 7. Cable and cable hard\vare or wireless LAN hardware 8. Scanners 9. Digital camera 10. Software: disability, anti-virus, library automation, MARC record conversion, operating system, security, and/or web authoring 11. Installation costs of project-related hardware and software 12. Project-related training 13. Travel expenses to TIFTech training A library may be eligible for Program B if they meet ALL of the following criteria: I. Has a functioning network (LAN or WAN) in the library or among the library buildings 2. Provides patron access to a public access library catalog through the network 3. With the addition of necessary software, hard\vare, and telecommunications, the public access library catalog software can support an http or 239.50 connection to the Internet 4. By the end of the grant period, the public access library catalog shall be accessible over the Internet via hnp or 239.50 5. Can continue to provide direct public access at a T-I or equivalent speed after the grant period ends Program B (Direct Connection) Eligible applicants are public libraries that have ISDN or direct (T-l or the equivalent) Internet access for the general public. The purpose of this program is to allow libraries to enhance existing base-level Internet connections for the public and to make their catalog available to the public via the Web or Z39.50 by funding tl items listed below. A library must apply for Program A if the library does not have at minimum an automated public access library catalog and the resources to sustain direct access after the grant period ends. Grams will not exceed S 1 00,000 for libraries that do not have branches. Libraries with branches may apply for up to S 1 00,000 for the main library as well as up to $20,000 per each branch that does not meet the standards for basic Internet connectivity, which is defined as having at minimum two public access Internet-accessible PCs with a 333MHz or faster processor. Applicants having branches may disburse the total amount for which they are eligible among the branches as they see fit. Program B applicants may not purchase more than 30 workstations with TIF Board funds. Program B applicants MUST provide, in matching funds, a minimum of 10% of the funds requested from the TIF Board. This grant will fund the addition of necessary software, hardware, and telecommunications costs to enable the public access library catalog software to support an hnp or Z39.50 connection to the Internet. By the end of the grant period, the public access library catalog shall be accessible over the Internet via hnp or Z39.50. Applicants may design a basic Internet package using TIF Board funds for the following: ") I. Monthly telecommunications costs for the demonstration of the project.2 This includes ISP costs. Internet connectivity hardware, T-I or higher speed connection, xDSL connection equipment, DSU/CSU, Touters, hubs, switches, wireless connectivity hardware, appropriate iflstallation costs (to be included in the cost of equipment), etc. 1 - See footnote I on previous page. ~ )