(New statewide Library broadband access aggregator Partner)....To Improve collaboration with public schools and improve connectivity,

The California State Library has selected the Imperial County Office of Education to serve as Broadband Access Aggregator to help connect more public libraries to high speed internet used by the state's universities, community colleges and public schools. For over 20 years, the ICOE has been implementing innovative solutions to connect schools, libraries and other public agencies, receiving both state and national recognition for its efforts. The County offices current role as program manager for k-12 high speed connectivity provides them with unique knowledge and experience that will improve administrationb of the comparable program for California libraries.