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title: "BiblioCon '21 - Session Recordings - It Never Hurts to Ask: Requesting Funding for Large Technology Projects"
description: "BiblioCon '21 Session - Marketing & Strategy - It Never Hurts to Ask: Requesting Funding for Large Technology Projects"
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# \[Marketing & Strategy\]

## It Never Hurts to Ask: Requesting Funding for Large Technology Projects

In 2020, KCLS was in a much better position to provide Curbside service through myLIBRO thanks to a 2019 LRYASIS grant. BiblioCommons is currently planning for new development work that's been generously funded by the KCLS Foundation.  The Seattle Public Library used a Google grant to start a hotspot program, then grew that program through City and Foundation funding. Join us for a conversation about these projects, with special guest Cindy Sharek to provide the perspective of a Foundation reviewing requests. 

Speakers:  
Angela Nolet, Librarian, King County Library System  
Kate Sellers, Technical Services Manager, Seattle Public Library  
Dr. Catrin Watts, Community Engagement Specialist, King County Library System Foundation

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