Montana State Library Hot Spot Lending Program

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Montana State Library Hot Spot Lending Program

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly exacerbated the digital divide in Montana, which is why the State Library is investing in a hot spot lending program to help Montana libraries help their patrons in need.  Every public and tribal college library in Montana is eligible to receive hot spots that they can use as they choose to help their communities. 

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Hot Spot Program Table of Contents

• Circulation, Evaluation, Check-In, Policies/Templates, Fines and Fees
• Marketing Materials for Hot Spots
• Directions for Hot Spot and Mobile Device Set-Up, Use, and Troubleshooting
• Hot Spot Program FAQs
• Hot Spot Program Statistics, User Feedback, and Dashboard

Funding Sources

The Montana State Library hot spot lending program was funded by the following organizations:

• Institute of Museum and Library Services (LSTA and ARPA funds)
• CARES Act Funds
• Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER)
• Steele-Reese Foundation
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana

Thank you to our funders for making this project a possibility!