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| American Libraries | 2 |
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| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
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| Telecommunications Act 1996 | 2 |
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American Libraries, 1996
President Clinton discusses issues affecting libraries and explains his administration's plans regarding them. Addresses connecting educational environments to the Internet, the Communications Decency Act, the Federal Communications Commission, the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and rates for "universal service." Describes federal…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Improvement, Educational Resources, Federal Aid, Federal Legislation
Bolt, Nancy M.; Albritton, Phyllis M. – American Libraries, 1997
Universal service discounts for libraries and schools were promised by the passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, but actually obtaining the discounts may prove difficult. This article examines obstacles to library qualification: eligibility requirements, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rulings, the application process, and…
Descriptors: Costs, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Federal Regulation
