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Appleton Public Library accepts $20,000 Microsoft TechSpark grant to fund limited-term tech position
Summary
The Appleton Board of Trustees accepted a $20,000 grant from Microsoft TechSpark on Aug. 19 to fund a limited-term, part-time Library Assistant in Technology, Learning and Innovation; trustees approved acceptance and a related budget amendment by voice vote.
The Appleton Public Library will use a $20,000 Microsoft TechSpark grant to fund a limited-term, part-time Library Assistant — Technology, Learning and Innovation, the Board of Trustees agreed at its Aug. 19 meeting.
Library staff told trustees the position will be fully grant-funded and contingent on available funds; if the grant (or additional funding) expires, the position will end. Trustees approved acceptance of the funds and the related budget amendment by voice vote.
Why it matters: Library officials said the role is intended to help patrons understand technology trends, including artificial intelligence, and to lead…
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