DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering issued the following statement to congratulate Goose Creek District Library in DeLand for being named as a recipient of one of the library tech grants awarded by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office.
“Congratulations to the Goose Creek District Library on their library tech grant award from the Illinois Secretary of State,” said Rep. Deering. “This grant is such a great opportunity for small communities like DeLand that need additional help to best serve their area. With this grant award, some technology barriers can be torn down, and the library can better serve the entire community – whether it be students, seniors, or anyone in between. Our libraries are important to communities and grants like this help to keep the doors open and the services modern to keep up with the ever-changing digital world.”
To qualify, libraries must have a low tax base in relation to the population of their service area and were encouraged to consider the technological needs of constituents.
The grants can be used to help purchase hardware, update existing software, expand internet resources, purchase additional devices, increase Wi-Fi capacity and internet accessibility, buy adaptive technologies that accommodate those with disabilities, and may be used for other tech-related updates or purchases.
To view a complete list of all the grant awardees or for more information, visit ilsos.gov. To contact Rep. Deering, please call (217) 876-1968 or visit RepDeering.com.
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