18 tribal and public libraries in Arizona will receive CARES Act funding (Source: KOLD) By Shelby Trahan | March 2, 2021 at 3:19 PM MST - Updated March 2 at 3:19 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records is awarding 18 tribal and public libraries across the state CARES Act funding.
The funding works to “prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, including to expand digital network access, purchase internet accessible devices, and provide technical support services.”
According to a news release, the libraries will receive LibraryCall, a new phone service that lets everyone in their community even those without smartphones, computers or home internet have access to stories, events and/or library resources.
Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records awards tribal and public libraries CARES Act funding
PHOENIX (KVOA) – The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, awarded 18 tribal and public libraries CARES Act funding, made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Secretary of State’s Office announced in a news release Tuesday.
CARES Act funding from IMLS is intended to help “prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, including to expand digital network access, purchase internet accessible devices, and provide technical support services.” Libraries participating in the CARES Act Calling opportunity will receive LibraryCall, a new phone service that lets everyone in their community even those without smartphones, computers or home internet have access to stories, events and/or library resources.