Contact: Marsha McDevitt-Stredney
Marketing & Communications
State Library of Ohio
Tel: 614-644-6875
May 20, 2009
Ohio eBook Project is now open for enrollment
The Ohio eBook Project (OEP) is open for enrollment until June 12, 2009. This multi-type library, statewide project allows Ohio libraries to provide digital materials to their patrons at a considerable savings because the State Library assumed the project's start-up cost and pays the monthly maintenance fee. Visit the Ohio eBook Project web site, http://ohdbks.lib.overdrive.com, to view the collection. Libraries that enroll must pay a one-time set up fee and agree to pledge up to 1% of their materials budget to the OEP collection, in addition to a few other requirements. Please see a full list of requirements at http://www.library.ohio.gov/IT/ebook.
An FAQ is available at http://www.library.ohio.gov/IT/ebook/FAQ. Libraries interested in joining the Ohio eBook Project for a July 31, 2009 launch should contact Nicole Merriman at oep@sloma.state.oh.us by Friday, June 12, 2009.
May 18, 2009
Ohio Delegates Attend National Library Legislative Day 2009
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Ohio Library National Library Legislative Day Delegates in front of the Russell Senate Office Building.Left to right Front row: Ray English, Jo Budler, Holly Carroll, Ann Watson, George WS Hays
Center row: Joan Milligan, Tom Adkins, Theresa Byrd, Pat Losinski, Scott Shafer
Back row: Paula Brehm-Heeger, Joseph Palmer, Jim Crawford, Stephen Hedges and Kent Oliver
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Sixteen enthusiastic library advocates from Ohio joined hundreds of colleagues from across the country for the 35th annual National Library Legislative Day on Tuesday, May 12, in Washington DC. The American Library Association sponsored the event. The group, representing libraries across the state, informed Ohio members of Congress about the current issues facing Ohio libraries.The main message was one of thanks for previous support of funding for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and encouragement to support funding the FY 10 request at $300 million. LSTA funds have been used to help Ohio libraries in a variety of ways including supporting the Libraries Connect Databases, a statewide competitive grants program, Statewide Resource Sharing efforts and the KnowItNow 24/7 online reference service. In addition to telling the Ohio story, the participants carried specific messages on several issues of importance to libraries at the national level. Please visit the ALA Washington Office website at http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/wo/washevents/nlld/nlld2009.cfm#agen for more details.
2009 Ohio Delegates to National Library Legislative Day
Tom Adkins, Director, Garnet Wilson Public Library of Pike County
Paula Brehm-Heeger, Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County
Jo Budler, State Librarian, State Library of Ohio
Theresa Byrd, CIO & Director of Libraries at Ohio Wesleyan University
Holly Carroll, Cleveland Public Library
Jim Crawford, Director, Ida Rupp Public Library (Port Clinton)
Ray English, Director of Libraries, Oberlin College
George W.S. Hays, Emeritus, Salem Public Library
Stephen Hedges, Executive Director, OPLIN
Patrick Losinski, Director, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Joan Milligan, Cataloger, University of Dayton
Bill Morris, Governmental Affairs Coordinator, State Library of Ohio
Kent Oliver, Director, Stark County District Library
Joseph Palmer, Director, Mansfield-Richland County Public Library
Scott Shafer, President, Ohio Library Council andDirector, Lima Public Library
Ann Watson, Library Director, Ohio University, Lancaster
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May 12, 2009
Dr. Andrea Tiktin-Fanti joins the State Library Board
The State Board of Education of Ohio recently appointed Dr. Andrea Tiktin-Fanti to the State Library Board. She was sworn in at the April State Library Board meeting. Prior to joining the State Library Board, Dr. Tiktin-Fanti served on the Claymont Public Library Board of Trustees. She has a strong background in education, service to her community, board experience, and is a dedicated supporter of libraries. She is currently treasurer of the Twin City Chamber of Commerce and President of the Tuscarawas County Health Department Board. She also has a daily radio program called Dial and Speak on a local station in Uhrichsville.
The State Library of Ohio is governed by a five member board whose members are appointed to five year terms by the State Board of Education. Under the Ohio Revised Code, section 3375.01, members of the board cannot be recent members of the State Board of Education and cannot serve on the Board of Trustees of any other library while on the State Library Board. When a position becomes available on the Board the State Library sends out a call for nominations to the Ohio Library Community and then forwards three recommendations to the State Board of Education for their consideration.
May 7, 2009
New sites added for the Job and Career Resources Workshops
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Civilian Labor Force Estimates show unemployment rates have increased dramatically in most Ohio counties, with some rates above 15.0 percent. Many unemployed workers are turning to public libraries for job search resources and assistance. To help libraries prepare to meet this demand, the State Library of Ohio awarded an Institute of Museum and Library Services LSTA grant to the Stark County District Library to conduct free workshops for librarians assisting community members to learn about and apply for jobs. The one-day sessions will include information for libraries about how to identify and target sectors seeking employment, develop community partnerships and sponsors, provide job and career workshops, explore job fairs, offer job and career services, seek marketing promotions, utilize library material resources, feature internet sources and evaluate feedback.
These free workshops are scheduled at eight public libraries around the state during the months of May and June 2009. Renee Williams, MLS, First Assistant Reference Services, Stark County District Library has developed the workshops and will train librarians to help community members who are coping with unemployment.
For more information and to register for the workshops, go to the WebJunction Ohio Calendar of Training and Events.
May 5, 2009
State Library Board Testimony before the Senate Finance and Financial Institutions Committee
State Librarian Jo Budler presented testimony today, on behalf of the State Library of Ohio, before the Senate Finance and Financial Institutions Committee. In her testimony Budler reviewed the many programs and services the State Library provides to state government, librarians, and residents throughout the state. Click here to download complete testimony as a pdf.
May 1, 2009
Enhanced LearningExpress Computer Skills Tutorials
The State Library of Ohio and LearningExpress are pleased to announce the availability of enhanced Flash-based Computer Skills tutorials beginning May 4, 2009.
The updated online tutorials will be accessible to patrons from the Computer Skills Learning Center and will replace the previous online versions. Here are just a few of the advantages of our updated Computer Skills tutorials:
- Run on any platform supporting Adobe Flash 8 or higher--includes over 95% of all computers
- Do not require any installation of additional proprietary plug-ins
- Easier to use with increased functionality
- Contain training videos and animation with both audio and full text captioning
- Discussions, demos, quizzes, and assessments to track and monitor progress
- Interactive Practice Labs allow users to apply what they have learned
- Now include Microsoft Office applications tutorials for Macintosh computers
Updated LearningExpress Library Computer Skills Tutorials Available by June 1, 2009 include:
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Word 2007-Basic
Word 2007-Intermediate Word 2007- Advanced Word 2003-Basic Word 2003-Advanced Word 2008-Basic
Word 2008- Advanced Excel 2007-Basic Excel 2007-Intermediate Excel 2007-Advanced Excel 2003-Basic
Excel 2008-AdvancedExcel 2003-Advanced Excel 2008-Basic |
PowerPoint 2007-Basic
PowerPoint 2007-Advanced
PowerPoint 2003
PowerPoint 2008-Basic
PowerPoint 2008-Advanced
Access 2007-Basic
Access 2007-Intermediate
Access 2007-Advanced Access 2003-Basic
Access 2003-Advanced
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Outlook 2007-Basic
Outlook 2007-Intermediate
Outlook 2007-Advanced
Outlook 2003-Basic
Outlook 2003-Advanced
COREL WordPerfect X3-Basic
COREL WordPerfect X3-Advanced
Windows XP-Basic
Windows XP-Advanced
Vista Business-Basic
Vista Business-Advanced
Mac OSX Leopard Desktop Windows XP-Basic
Windows XP-Advanced
Vista Business-Basic
Vista Business-Advanced
Mac OSX Leopard Desktop |
To learn more about LearningExpress go to the State Library of Ohio website and select LearningExpress Library.