Western Illinois Digital Access Conference

As part of the Broadband READY Grant from the Illinois Office for Broadband, Western Illinois University (WIU) and the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) will co-host a one-day conference spotlighting the importance broadband in rural communities and how libraries play a crucial role in expanding digital access. 

For the full agenda, please see below.

At-a-glance schedule:

9:00-9:30 am - Welcome, Introductions & Recognition of Grant Recipient Libraries 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Keynote: Why Broadband is Critical to Illinois Libraries 
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. - WIU Libraries: Outreach & Partnerships 
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Social Media Literacy & Outreach 
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Table Talks 
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch 
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Chromebook/Hotspot Lending Spotlight 
1:30 - 2:00 p.m. - The Future of Broadband in Illinois 
2:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Libraries, Economic Development, and the Importance of Broadband to Western Illinois 
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Large Group Discussion, Next Steps, and Thank Yous

Please indicate any dietary restrictions in the registration notes. 

Directions to Conference