Connectivity Awards
The purpose of the Connectivity Award is to facilitate
adequate Internet connectivity in libraries and
community-based organizations interested in gaining
access to Internet-based health information.
Awards of up to $2,000 will be made for
the purchase, installation, and/or upgrading of equipment
plus Internet service costs that enhance access to health
information
How to apply?
A brief letter describing the library or
organization's needs and the anticipated improvements in
connections upgrade is required. Include a description of
the organization's intended use for improved access to
Internet-based health information and how this award will
enable you to achieve this. Commitment from the
organization's systems or information technology
department is also required. A follow-up letter
describing the implementation and the service
improvements should be submitted within three months of
receiving the award.
Interested participants should contact:
Cathy Burroughs
Associate Director
NN/LM PNR
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7155
206-543-9261 (phone)
Fax: 206-543-2469 (fax)
cburroug@u.washington.edu
An organization must be a member of the NN/LM PNR to be
considered for this award. Interested organizations that
are not already members may join by completing the free
membership application located at: http://nnlm.gov/pnr/services/pnrmembform.html.
If you have any questions about applying for Network
membership, please contact Andrea Ryce in the Pacific Northwest
Region office (800-338-7657).
