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Mr. Ed Garcia

Library Director,
Cranston Public Library

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Library Director,
Cranston Public Library
Cranston, RI 02920
United States

Ed Garcia

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Posted By Ed Garcia Aug 29, 2024 01:28 PM
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Please see the information below about an upcoming webinar about the FCC's new hotspot lending program. Please spread the word! Libraries = Learning Without Limits: The New E-rate Hotspot Lending Program Wednesday, September 25th 2pm ET Registration link: ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/... ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Aug 29, 2024 08:26 AM
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Joanna,Registrants will receive a copy of the recording after the webinar. The recording will not be posted publicly (this information can change quickly, so the presenter doesn't want people to get outdated information from viewing an old recording). -- Edward GarciaChair, ALA Committee on LegislationALA ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Aug 27, 2024 05:47 PM
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On October 2 at 3:30 pm ET, ALA will host a free webinar about Public Service Loan Forgiveness. The webinar will provide practical information for library workers about how to apply to have their federal student loan balance forgiven. The webinar is free and open to ALA members and library workers. ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Jul 31, 2024 02:57 PM
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We invite you to join ALA President Cindy Hohl for, "Getting our communities Reader Voter Ready: sustained engagement to increase voter participation" on Tuesday, August 6. President Hohl will be joined by panelists Lucy Podmore, Clark High School (TX); Gwendolyn Reece, American University (DC); and ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Jul 31, 2024 12:16 PM
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Please see the update from the PPA office and take the action alert to thank the FCC!Ed I am sharing our news about the FCC action on E-rate funding with a call to action thanking the FCC. Below is additional information. Kevin We can't get over the good news: at their July meeting, the Federal Communications ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Jul 31, 2024 12:13 PM
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Update from COL and PPA about the Summer Meals and Early Learning Act. ALA endorsed this bill and the following press release features a quote from ALA President Cindy Hohl.---FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Owen McCoy (Morelle) | Owen.McCoy@mail.house.gov | 202-603-2563 Justin Krakoff/Maggie Sunstrum ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Jul 24, 2024 03:44 PM
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ALA's new E-rate hotspot lending FAQ is now live: www.ala.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/... ------------------------------ Ed Garcia Chair, Committee on Legislation Rhode Island Chapter Councilor Library Director Cranston Public Library Cranston, RI ------------------------------
Posted By Ed Garcia Jul 24, 2024 12:47 PM
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Earlier this week the PPA office held a briefing with state chapter leaders and advocates outlining an action plan to stop the House Republican proposed cuts to the IMLS and LSTA that I previously reported to Council at the Annual Conference. Please see the recap below. We ask Councilors to help take ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Jul 18, 2024 02:22 PM
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Great news from PPA! Hi everyone, Very good news! The FCC voted today to approve the Order that would make Wi-Fi hotspots an eligible service for E-rate. Wi-Fi hotspots and the service will be added to the FY25 eligible services list. Favorable program rules for libraries are thanks to our library ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Jul 11, 2024 11:50 AM
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Update from the PPA office: This morning, unfortunately, the House passed H.J.Res. 165, which would overturn the Biden Administration's Title IX rule affirming nondiscrimination protections in schools, colleges, and libraries that receive Education Department funds, including for LGBTQ+ library workers ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Jul 11, 2024 08:46 AM
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Update from the PPA office concerning the House Appropriations process and funding for libraries: This afternoon, the House Appropriations Committee approved its FY 2025 spending bill which, as we noted last night, decimates funding for libraries and education. This bill now heads to the floor for full ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Jun 27, 2024 04:40 AM
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SophiaI'd be honored to second the resolutionEd Garcia
Posted By Ed Garcia Apr 13, 2024 12:06 PM
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Info from PPA: We wanted to share with COL that ALA has launched: Reader. Voter. Ready. a campaign to equip libraries for 2024 elections. Below are relevant links and our press release. www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2024/04/... www.ala.org/advocacy/reader-voter-ready American Library Association ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Apr 06, 2024 01:41 PM
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To kick off National Library Week, we are celebrating Right to Read Day (April 8) with Unite Against Book Bans partners, and we have several actions for Councilors to take and to share with your networks. They range from writing to your member of Congress to making a donation to the Merritt Fund to thanking ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Feb 15, 2024 12:59 PM
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FYI news from ODLOS ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services Date: Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 9:04 AM Subject: ODLOS Newsletter Winter 2024 To: Greetings from the Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services African-American Flag by ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Jan 09, 2024 05:12 PM
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I'm sharing this draft resolution honoring Dr. Donna Gilton who passed away recently. Dr. Gilton was a longtime ALA and BCALA member and taught at the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Rhode Island for over 20 years. She was a deeply committed champion for diversity ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Oct 13, 2023 11:08 AM
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---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services Date: Fri, Oct 13, 2023 at 11:49 AM Subject: ODLOS Autumn Newsletter To: Greetings from the Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services October is National Disability Employment Awareness ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Sep 28, 2023 02:13 PM
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Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Sen. Brian Schatz (HI) reintroduced a resolution recognizing Banned Books Week and condemning the escalating attacks on books and freedom of expression in the United States. ALA endorsed the resolution. ------------------------------ Ed Garcia Chair, Committee on ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Sep 27, 2023 08:24 AM
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ALA's news release on net neutrality: https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2023/09/ala-welcomes-fcc-chair-rosenworcel-s-proposal-reinstate-network-neutrality ------------------------------ Ed Garcia Chair, Committee on Legislation Rhode Island Chapter Councilor Library Director Cranston Public ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Sep 11, 2023 12:53 PM
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https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2023/09/ala-applauds-confirmation-new-fcc-commissioner-anna-gomez For Immediate Release Thu, 09/07/2023 Contact: Shawnda Hines Deputy Director, Communications Public Policy & Advocacy Office American Library Association shines@alawash.org WASHINGTON, ...