As of June 16, 2021 the following Connectivity grants have been issued:
Strategic Network Hardware Fund
| Library | Information about the Hardware Purchase | Amount Awarded |
| Prince Rupert Public Library | Four high-quality wireless access points, such as the Ubiquiti UniFi FlexHD. These would be managed through UniFi controller software run on a piece of existing hardware.
Also a router in order to easily subnet these units and their controller, without disrupting our existing network configuration, for example an 8-port gigabit router such as the D-Link DSR-250 currently selling for $159.99 on Amazon would do this job. In addition to a router and access points, we would need a powerline adapter kit to serve one of the proposed new access points. |
$1,500 |
| Greenwood Public Library | We would use these funds to purchase a new router, modem, and booster for the library. | $700 |
| Chetwynd Public Library | Purchase of 2 x Ubiquiti UniFi IEEE 802.11ac 1.27 Gbit/s Wireless Access Point and 2 x Netgear switches (48 and 24 port) to facilitate network segmentation and traffic prioritization until such time as improved internet connection is available in town. | $1500 |
| Bowen Island Public Library | Purchase of Ubiquiti EdgeRouter 4, Ubiquiti UniFi 24-Port Generation 2 Switch, and two Ubiquiti NanoHD Access Points to facilitate increased network demands based on improved overall connectivity | $2,309 |
| Richmond Public Library | Partial funding towards 11 new wireless access points at the Cambie, Ironwood and Steveston branches as well as the Emergency Response Centre (ERC) shelter currently served by the Library’s wireless network | $1100 |
| Penticton Library | Assist with the purchase of new wireless access points as well as a new switch which will allow for additional access points to be installed to facilitate wifi access for patrons on the outside of the building |
$6,506 |
| Grand Forks and District Public Library | Assist with costs of IT services to re-cable and reconfigure wifi network historic network to improve dropouts and other performance related issues | $5,929 |
| Midway Public Library | Assist with costs of a professional technology assessment which includes an inventory the network devices (including cable standard and integrity), assess the computers and software for function and integrity, and provide an assessment of network and computer security, fitness for purpose. Further improvements to library connectivity depend on the existence of such information which is not currently available. | $1,139.25 |
| Fernie Public Library | purchase of a 48 port switch.3 wifi access points, miscellaneous other networking gear and the labour to install these | $7076.16 |
| Midway Public Library | Full wifi access points and interior cabling upgrade along with network-managed router and firewall software and 3 years of remote support contract | $10369.37 |
| Nakusp Public Library | Wifi access points and switch upgrade along with network-managed router and firewall software and 3 years of remote support contract | $7058.97 |
| Beaver Valley Public Library | Wifi access points and switch upgrade along with network-managed router and firewall software and 3 years of remote support contract | $6,888.97 |
| Salmo Public Library | Wifi access points and switch upgrade along with network-managed router and firewall software and 3 years of remote support contract | $8,800 |
| SparwoodPublic Library | Wifi access points and switch upgrade along with network-managed router and firewall software and 3 years of remote support contract | $7,115.30 |
| Fort St John Public Library | Wifi access points and cabling upgrades and installation | $1432.22 |
| Midway Public Library | Additional Electrical Upgrades to facilitate network upgrades previously funded | $917.70 |
| Elkford Public Library | Wifi access points and cabling upgrades and installation | $980 |
$980
Connectivity Top-up Fund
| Library | Amount Awarded (Annual) | Amount Awarded (3 year total) |
| Hudsons Hope Public Library | $1200 | $3,600.00 |
| Alert Bay Public Library and Museum | $135.00 | $405.00 |
| Chetwynd Public Library | $1200.00 | $3600.00 |
| Invermere Public Library | $456.00 | $1368.00 |
| Salt Spring Public Library | $1152.00 | $2304.00 |