Today, an Invitation to Participate was sent to General Managers of NSW rural and regional councils to implement WiFi hotspots in public libraries in the 2012/13 financial year. 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 is operational in 227 NSW metropolitan and country public libraries.  Responses for this initiative are to be returned by COB Friday, 12 October, 2012..