The agenda is out for the next Task Force meeting. I’m planning to go and to take notes.

Governor’s Task Force on Broadband
September 10, 2013
Douglas County Library, 720 Fillmore Street, Alexandria, MN 56308

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

• 9:30 Pre-meeting coffee and rolls served by Friends of the Douglas County Library
• 10:00 Welcome by Alexandria Mayor Sara Carlson
• 10:10 Introductions/ Approval of Minutes
• 10:20 Public Comments
• 10:30 Presentation “Introducing Libraries” –  Jennifer Nelson, State Library Services
• 10:45 Presentation “Libraries Respond to the Digital Landscape” – Melinda Ludwiczak, Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA)
• 11:30 Presentation “The Future is Today” – MaryAnn Van Cura, State Library Services
• 12:00 Lunch
• 12:30 Presentation “Leveraging Resources for Digital Access: Making it Work” – -Peg Werner, Viking Library System
• 1:15 Presentation “Proposed E-Rate Changes” – Speaker invited to discuss the FCC proceeding
• 1:35 “Final Thoughts” – Jennifer Nelson, State Library Services
• 1:50 Task Force Business – Review/approve outline for December report
• 2:00 Adjourn formal meeting
• 2:00 Library tours provided by Douglas County Director and others