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BiblioTech to offer curbside pickup of hot spots, tablets

Bexar County's digital library system, BiblioTech, will begin providing tablets and Wi-Fi hot spot devices next week, using a reservation curbside process that adheres to social distancing standards.

Starting Tuesday, BiblioTech will offer curbside pickup/drop-off service, using existing inventory and an additional 150 units being made able during the pandemic.

“Ever since we introduced internet hot spots in 2017, they have been in demand — with users signing up weeks in advance to bring one home. Now with the COVID-19 pandemic closing schools and businesses, it has emphasized the need to bridge the digital divide more than ever,” BiblioTech Director Laura Cole said. “Whether it is parents turning to online education for their children, employees using their homes as offices, or people looking for employment, this proves the internet isn’t just for entertainment anymore, it is a necessity.”

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Patrons will need to bring an ID to check out devices for three weeks. To make a reservation, call BiblioTech East, 210-631-0230; BiblioTech South, 210-631-0180; or BiblioTech West, 210-631-0190.

All patrons must wear a facial covering that covers their nose and mouth and follow all directions given of BiblioTech staff. Devices are sanitized before being checked out.

Scott Huddleston covers Bexar County government and the Alamo for the San Antonio Express-News. To read more from Scott, become a subscriber. shuddleston@express-news.net | Twitter: @shuddlestonSA
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