The Alaska OWL Project
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The Alaska OWL Project is a grant funded initiative designed to improve the computing capabilities of public libraries throughout the state of Alaska. The project is being funded by the United States Department of Commerce BTOP Initiative, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Rasmuson Foundation and the Alaska State Library.
Our mission is to provide all Alaskans with the benefits and opportunities that come hand in hand with high speed Internet. This includes areas such as e-government services, distance education opportunities and increased access to professional development
OWL Library Map
OWL Training
Broadband Upgrades
Computer Equipment
Presentation Slides From December 2010 Launch Meeting
- Broadband 101 (PDF 44kb)
Steve Smith, CIO, University of Alaska OIT - Alaska OWL Project Overview (PDF 776kb)
Sue Sherif, Head of Library Development, Alaska State Library - Library Requirements for Participation (PDF 82kb)
Rich Greenfield, Telecom Coordinator, Alaska State Library/University of Alaska
Related Documents and Resources
- Connections, Capacity and Collaboration - Exploring Potential Benefits of Research and Education Networks for Public Libraries (posted 3/4/2011)
- Alaska OWL announcement list archive
- Alaska OWL Letter of Intent (PDF 44kb)
- Letter of Agency (PDF 62kb)
- E-Rate Form 479 demonstrating CIPA compliance (PDF 33kb)
- The Value of Broadband in Alaska Libraries (Youtube 5:23 min)
- News Story from 12/16/2010
Last updated Janaury 13, 2012