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List of Allowable Expenses

Category Item Requires CIPA Compliance
General Tech Copiers/printers/scanners  
  Wireless printing software   
  Computers (laptops, desktops, Chromebooks, tablets) Yes
  Firewalls  
  Hotspots Yes
  Routers/modems Yes
  Network boosters/extenders/wi-fi boosters on roof Yes
  Wi-fi kiosks for remote use Yes
  Wireless access points/mesh extenders/wi-fi extenders/repeaters Yes
  LTE Antennas  
  Satellite dishes  
  Cabling for computers to allow for social distancing  
  Digital readers  
  Security cameras/security systems  (for outside to monitor wi-fi accessible areas)  
  Contactless checkout/check-in of materials  
  Security devices for materials/technology/security gates  
  RFID tags for materials (new, to allow touchless checkout)  
  Self-checkout stations  
  Material Sorters  
  Studio/AV production equipment for online programming  
Meeting room technology Digital screens/TV  
  Projectors  
  Microphones (stand, wireless) / voice amplifiers  
  Speakers for PA system  
  Virtual programming software  
  Virtual meeting/conferencing software  
  Virtual scheduling software (programs, curbside, computer use, etc.)  
  Smart boards Yes
  Accessibility upgrades  (no construction allowed)  
Digital Content Upfront cost to join Bridges  
  eBooks, downloadable audiobooks  
  Streaming video  
  Online magazines  
Mobile Digital Lab Outreach vehicles, bookmobiles  
  Vehicles such as busses, vans  
  Book bikes  
  Portable Router Yes
  Computers Yes
  Network boosters/extenders Yes
Workforce Development Dedicated space for social worker/employment specialist/etc.  (could purchase cubical type of walls, desks, chairs, computers, but no construction of permanent walls)  
Pandemic Relief Plexiglass shields / Transaction Screens  
  Hand Sanitizer stands, sanitizer  
  PPE (gloves, masks, cleaning materials, etc.)  
  Furniture to provide barriers/distance (furniture must be approved prior)  
  HVAC upgrades (would have to meet no construction mandate)  
Assessments(consultant fees) Library Space  
  Technology (status and needs)  
  Internal network: wireless access points, wi-fi boosters  
  Bringing fiber to the library  
Outdoor spaces + wi-fi access Pergola (can purchase pergola but can’t install)  
  Outdoor furniture (only if related to grant project)  
  Outdoor heaters  
  Solar umbrellas  
  Outdoor charging benches for devices/computers  
  Story Walks books & posts  (no installation)  
Other Technical support and/or training  
  Secure lockers for outside/remote pickup of materials, after hours  
  Lockers for permanent hotspot/computer/device storage  
  Un-upholstered furniture (must be part of a larger project to be allowable)