August 22, 2007 - Roger Verny to serve as a Member of the Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board
Governor Ted Strickland has appointed State Library of Ohio Deputy Director Roger Verny to serve as a Member of the Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board. Mr. Verny's appointed term is from July 31, 2007 to March 31, 2008. He is replacing Roland Baumann.
The Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board, as stated at www.ohiojunction.net/ohrab, is the central body for historical records planning in the state. Board members represent Ohio's public and private archives, records offices, and research institutions. They are appointed by the governor. Administrative responsibility for the board rests with the Ohio Historical Society's Archives/Library Division. The board also acts as the state-level review body for grants submitted to the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), in accordance with that commission's guidelines.
August 21, 2007 - Ohio's Genealogy Blog
The State Library of Ohio has recently created a blog entitled "Ohio's Genealogy Blog." This blog is intended for Ohio's genealogical community as a service of the State Library of Ohio. Postings will focus on assisting Ohio librarians serving genealogists and promoting virtual genealogy in Ohio. State Library of Ohio Genealogy Specialist Paul Immel will be posting comments about research, issues, events, and the future of virtual genealogy.
“We recognize that genealogy is one of the fastest growing hobbies among all age groups in the U.S. Librarians are being asked to assist these customers in their search for their ancestors, said State Librarian Jo Budler. “We hope that this blog will allow librarians to communicate best practices and research tips, all to the end of assisting one another in providing ever-improving library service to our customers.”
The State Library of Ohio transferred its genealogy collection to the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Genealogy, History and Travel Department on April 19, 2007. While the State Library no longer serves walk-ins or corresponding genealogy patrons, it continues to promote genealogy virtually. As both a Federal and State of Ohio depository, the library will continue access to genealogical and local historical information through its documents collection. Click here to go to Ohio's Genealogy Blog.
August 2, 2007 - Demonstration of the Georgia Library Public Information Network for Electronic Services (PINES) project
The State Library will host a demonstration of the Georgia Library Public Information Network for Electronic Services (PINES) project.
On August 21st, from 1 to 3:30, PINES staff will be visiting virtually via WebEX to share and discuss their very successful statewide service and the Open Source Integrated Library System software Evergreen.
Directors, IT staff, and anyone interested in seeing and hearing a demonstration of the Georgia Library Public Information Network for Electronic Services (PINES) is invited to register and attend a WebEX delivered presentation at one of the following sites:
NEO Regional Library System Offices, Warren, OH
NORWELD Regional Library System Offices, Bowling Green, OH
SWON Regional Library System Offices, Blue Ash, OH
State Library of Ohio, Columbus, OH
There is no charge for attending, but registration is appreciated so we have a sense of how many will be at each session.
Questions? Contact Jay Burton at 614-466-5511 or email at jburton@sloma.state.oh.us
If you would like to contribute comments about PINES or integrated library systems in general visit our blog at http://statelibraryohioils.blogspot.com/
