by Sandy Tharp-Thee | Aug 16, 2017 | Digital Inclusion Corps Field Reports
As a Tribal librarian, I always had an IT department to hold my hand. I am discovering with our digital project that it is not always easy to get the information that you need even in a friendly state like Oklahoma. The Town of Boley’s new Media Center is coming...
by Sandy Tharp-Thee | Aug 14, 2017 | Digital Inclusion Corps Field Reports
The Town of Boley founded in 1903, is approximately 13 miles from any other city. The town has a deep history, a site that once was part of the underground railroad and Harriett Tubman legacy. They have a very active Major Francis Shelton and at least seven...
by Sandy Tharp-Thee | Jul 20, 2017 | Digital Inclusion Corps Field Reports
Construction: June has been a busy month, the Ponca Tribe is working on construction of their new computer lab, teen area and cultural area. They continue to be thankful to their new USDA community facilities grant that is allowing them to purchase the technology...
by Sandy Tharp-Thee | May 12, 2017 | Digital Inclusion Corps Field Reports
Hello, I want to talk about the Ponca Tribe project process and what it will mean to their community but the storyteller in me always wants to tell a story. The Oklahoma flag honors 60 + tribes that once called Oklahoma home, each of them have their own trail of...
by Sandy Tharp-Thee | Apr 7, 2017 | Digital Inclusion Corps Field Reports
Today I understand e-rate a little better after a 101 e-rate webinar that is now recorded and available even if you missed it. Tribal libraries can apply for e-rate just like public libraries, also if they have juvenile centers they may also apply for e-rate for the...
