Today, an Invitation to Participate was sent to General Managers of NSW rural and regional councils to implement WiFi hotspots in public libraries over the next 4 financial years.  Through NSW.net, the NSW government has committed to supporting internet connectivity for NSW public libraries including new technologies like WiFi hotspots.   NSW.net's WiFi hotspot service known as the Wireless Management System (WMS), was specifically designed for public library use and has been operational for some time in 140 of the 374 NSW metropolitan and country public libraries.  Responses to this initiative are to be returned by COB Monday, 19 December, 2011.