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3. \f ulti function PC serv'ers 4. Remote access server ). PC \"orkstations and disability hardware (at! budgeted PC workstations must be connected to the Internet) 6. Network Laser Printers 7. Cable and cable hardware or wireless LAN hardware 8. Scanners 9. Digital camera 10. Data (or video or LCD) projector \ l. Installat\on costs of project-related hardware and software 12. Software: disability, library automation, HTTP or 239.50 catalog, MARC record conversion, Ariel, anti-virus, remote access authentication, operating system, security, and/or web authoring 13. Project-related training 14. Travel expenses to training and equipment specific training Program B applicants may also choose to utilize TIF Board funds to provide equipment and appropriate interfaces for distance learning so the public may take courses for credit in a location distant from where the courses originate. For the purposes of this grant initiative, distance learning is defined as computer-based image video, data, and voice technologies distributed by telecommunications technologies including the Internet. Applicants that choose to apply for distance learning must currently have networked direct Internet access. Grant awards for Program B are limited to 5100,000 for the main library and 520,000 for each branch. Grantees will commit to: · Providing public service locations for Internet access in the library · Developing and implementing Internet Access policies · Participating in project-related training · Purchasing items from the TIF Board Configuration List. (See Appendix A) · Assuming ongoing telecommunications, hardware, and software costs when TIFB-funded project is completed · Program B applicants MUST be able to sustain a direct (T -lor faster) connection · Program B applicants MUST provide in matching funds a minimum of 10% of the funds requested from the TIF Board. The purpose of requiring matching funds is to increase sustainability and accountability, encourage local corrunitment to the project, and encourage applicants to request only necessary resources. Matching funds must be used for the expansion of or extension to the project, or for training. For example, public libraries may choose to extend the project by purchasing additional workstations or other approved related equipment using matching funds. Matching funds must be in the form of cash only; in-kind contributions do not fulfill this requirement. In-kind contributions are defined as any goods or services donated during the grant period by an outside entity not consisting of cash money. In order to leverage TIF Board funds, increase community access, increase potential of future collaboration, and increase project sustainability, the TIF Board encourages applicants to investigate joint venture opportunities with other corrununity entities. Applicants are encouraged to contact school districts, community colleges, and not-for- profit healthcare facilities in their area to extend their projects. 1 ...,