Megan Janicki writes: “More than half of all public libraries each year apply for E-Rate funding to support the broadband capacity needed to serve our communities nationwide. Recent legal challenges threaten this program. Consumers’ Research has brought suits against the Federal Communications Commission in several appellate courts across the country, alleging that the Universal Service Fund [of which E-Rate is a part] contribution factor is unconstitutional. Now, the case is headed to the Supreme Court.” To contribute to amicus briefs ALA anticipates filing in support of the E-Rate, email mjanicki@ala.org with stories about what the funding has meant for your community.

Public Libraries Online, Nov. 22; Broadband Breakfast, Aug. 6