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Revolutionizing MOREnet Member Libraries: REAL Funding Success Story

Every day, libraries serve their communities by providing an Internet connection that grants patrons access to a wealth of information that can be...

Wireless Access at REAL Program Libraries

Wireless access is a highly sought service by the public, but it poses certain challenges to the library community and to compliance efforts.

Joining REAL

Eligibility Requirements

Any tax-supported public library will be eligible to participate in...

E-rate

REAL E-rate Requirements

The National Education Rate Program (E-rate) is a federal program designed to provide telecommunications discounts to...

Connection Upgrade Process

Step 1: Upgrade Request

To request a connection upgrade under the REAL Program:

Connectivity

Upgrade Windows for REAL Program Connectivity Requests

Revised: June 15, 2016

Expand upgrade window from three...

REAL Policies

REAL Branch Connections

Effective: July 1, 2020

The REAL Program will accept previously canceled and newly...

Celebrating MOREnet 30 Years: The REAL Program

After a whirlwind first few years connecting higher education and starting to connect K-12 schools in phases, MOREnet began working with the Missouri State Library...