[Michlib-l] Chelsea District Library offers WiFi Hotspots for Check Out!

[Patty Roberts]

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

CONTACT:
*Melanie Bell, Network Administrator*PHONE: 734-475-8732 x222
E-MAIL: *mbell at chelseadistrictlibrary.org
<mbell at chelseadistrictlibrary.org>*

*June 8, 2016 | Chelsea, MI*



*Chelsea District Library to Lend Wi-Fi Hotspots!*



Beginning June 13, 2016, the Chelsea District Library will be providing 15
Wi-Fi hotspots for cardholders to checkout. This new program is in keeping
with its mission to provide equal access to quality resources that serve
the lifelong cultural, educational and informational needs and interests of
all people.



Chelsea District Library is actively engaged in adapting our services to
expand access to our online resources. This service initiative was started
due to the lack of broadband access in the rural areas of the Library
district.  Access to information empowers the community to learn new
skills, enrich lives, explore new ideas, find employment, discover new
business opportunities, and contribute to the community. These hotspots
will allow users to access the internet in areas without broadband, do
homework on their devices, and allow access to the Library’s online
resources.



The new Wi-Fi hotspots will be located on the library’s 2nd floor and are
available for a non-renewable 3-week checkout period. They offer unlimited
data over the Sprint 4G and 3G network, can support up to 10 devices at
once, and will cover a 30 to 40ft range. They have very basic filtering,
however they are not encrypted or secured. For more information about our
Wi-Fi Hotspot program, please ask a librarian or our checkout staff. You
can also email Melanie Bell at mbell at chelseadistrictlibrary.org or read the
complete FAQ sheet at chelseadistrictlibrary.org/hotspot.

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About Us: Chelsea District Library is nonprofit organization whose mission
is to provide equal access to quality resources that serve the lifelong
cultural, educational and informational needs and interests of all people.
The Library currently serves 14,000 residents in the Chelsea district –
City of Chelsea plus Dexter, Lima , Lyndon and Sylvan townships and more
than 20,000 individuals visit the Library each month.  For more information
visit chelseadistrictlibrary.org.

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Patty Roberts | Marketing Coordinator
Chelsea District Library | 221 S. Main St. Chelsea, MI 48118
734.475.8732 ext. 216 | proberts at chelseadistrictlibrary.org
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