Story Submission Form

51 Reasons to Invest in the National Information Infrastructure

1. Your name:
   Title:
   Department:
   Organization:
   Street address:
   City, State, ZIP:
   Phone:
   Fax :
   Email: 
2. Person to contact for more information, if different from above
   Name:
   Title:
   Department:
   Organization:
   Street address:
   City, State, ZIP:
   Phone:
   Fax :
   Email: 
3. Put an “X” before the category of use or user that this story focuses on:
   …….Education, K12
   …….Education, higher
   …….Education, continuing or distance
   …….Research, academic
   …….Research, government
   …….Research, commercial
   …….Economic development
   …….Health care/health services
   …….Manufacturing technology
   …….Opportunities for people with disabilities
   …….Library
   …….Museums, arts
   …….Other 
4. Put an “X” before all the criteria that you believe this story addresses:
   …….Innovative or improved ways of doing things
   …….More equitable access to technology or electronic information
   …….Creation of new ideas, products, or services
   …….Technology transfer
   …….Local commitment to network-based activities
   …….Leverage of public funding
   …….Volunteer contributions of time and energy
   …….Partnerships between public and private sector 

    

5. Story text (600 word maximum):
   Please include the organization(s) involved, the objectives of the project and the benefits. Use full names of people, places and organizations. Don’t forget to address at least one of the areas listed above in the criteria for inclusion. 

    

6. Put an “X” in front of all categories of supporting information available:
   …….Video
   …….Software
   …….Documentation
   …….Slides/photographs
   …….Audio recordings
   …….Computer graphic images, such as GIF files
   …….CD/ROM
   …….Other 
7. Story site if different from contact information:
   Town or City:
   State: 
8. COPYRIGHT LICENSE AND WARRANTY 

   I, the author listed below, hereby grant to FARNET, Inc., and its sublicensees, the following non-exclusive, royalty-free irrevocable licenses with respect to the enclosed story (the “Story”) submitted in response to FARNET’s solicitation dated February 12, 1993 entitled “51 Reasons to Build the National Information Infrastructure:”

    

    

   • To edit, copy, distribute, and make the Story generally accessible through one or more free public databases; and, 

      

   • (At FARNET’s option) to edit, copy, and distribute the Story in one or more printed collections of stories for non-commercial use consistent with FARNET’s organizational purposes.

    

   My grant of these rights is in consideration of FARNET’s agreement to make the Story available on a public database as described in the first subparagraph above if the Story meets FARNET’s criteria.

    

   I will retain copyright in the Story. (It is understood that FARNET’s right to modify the Story is limited to non-substantive editorial modifications.) FARNET will, through appropriate copyright notices and other legends, reasonably attempt to restrict any commercial use of the Story, but FARNET will not be liable to me if another party does not abide by these attempted restrictions. FARNET may grant to other noncommercial organizations sublicenses to any of the rights granted by me to FARNET.

    

   I acknowledge and warrant to FARNET and its sublicensees that Story is original with me, and that I have permission to use the names and/or descriptions of any individuals or organizations which are identified in the Story. I give FARNET and its sublicensees permission to use my name in connection with the rights granted above.

    

   I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE COPYRIGHT LICENSE AND WARRANTY.

    

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   (Sign name, if submitting by postal mail; otherwise, typing your name for Email transmission constitutes the equivalent of your signature)

    

   FARNET’s address is:

    

    

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   UPDATE (FARNET has moved as of January 1, 1995!!!)

    

    

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