DLD Minis | Category 2 Funding for Internal WiFi Connections
Did you know that every E-Rate-eligible library and library system has an already existing five-year budget, based on your building's square footage, that can be used for internal connections like WiFi?
For the period from 2021-2025, the total C2 amount available to CT libraries for internal connections was $13,207,750!
The amount of that total that was NOT USED was $11,378,874!. Explore what is available to you for the C2 period of 2026-2030.
Learn how to find your new fixed five-year Category 2 E-Rate Budget for Internal Connections!
Presenters:
Christine Gauvreau, E-Rate Coordinator|LSTA Grants Coordinator|Digital Navigation Consultant
Recording and Slides:
This program is being recorded and will be made available on the CT State Library Division of Library Development YouTube. There will be no slides as we will be browsing the DLD LibGuides.
Who Should Come?
Perfect for library directors and others interested in the funding of internal connections.
Accessibility
This webinar will be captioned. If you require another access service to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 14 days prior to the event.
- Date:
- Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Time:
- 10:00am - 10:30am
- Presenter:
- Christine Gauvreau
Event Accessibility for Guests with Disabilities
We want to provide what you need to participate!
If you require access services to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 7 days prior to the event.
If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223.
You can also see our Library and Accessibility LibGuide for more information.
Registration Eligibility
To register for a DLD workshop or webinar, you must be one of the following:
- current library staff member
- undergraduate or graduate library student
- Friend or Board Member/Trustee*
- retired or unemployed library staff
Please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223 with registration questions.
*Unless otherwise specified that a Friend or Board Member/Trustee is not eligible for a training or workshop.
Note: paid consultants are not eligible to attend DLD workshops or webinars.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend a workshop you have registered for, please remember to cancel at least 3 days in advance so we can give your spot to someone else. You can cancel via the link in your confirmation email, or by contacting Gail Hurley gail.hurley@ct.gov | (860) 704-2222.
Those who miss (without cancelling) 3 events within a 6-month period will be placed on the waiting list when registering for future events. Be sure to sign in when you arrive for any workshop.
Inclement Weather Policy
For all in-person workshops offered by the CT State Library, Division of Library Development:
If the public schools in the town where the workshop is to be held close due to weather, the workshop will be canceled. If the schools have a delay, the workshop will go on as scheduled.
For the most up-to-date information, call us at 860-704-2200.
Continuing Education workshops and the professional development collection are funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library.