The e-rate program and libraries and library consortia, 2000-2004 : Trends and issues

摘要: The E-rate program has provided tremendous benefits to libraries, allowing many libraries and library systems acquire technological equipment services that would otherwise be too expensive, increasing the availability of public Internet access through libraries. This article analyzes data related discounts it between 2000 2004. By examining in a longitudinal manner, this explores trends application for provision consortia at national state levels. suggest that, despite number controversies over years, significant level support consortia.